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Shahibullah S, Juhari S, Yahaya F, Yusof NDM, Kassim AF, Chopra S, Selvaratnam V. Outcome of Arthroscopic All-Inside Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using the Posterior Trans-Septal Approach. Indian J Orthop 2023; 57:1134-1138. [PMID: 37383998 PMCID: PMC10293140 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-023-00893-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Introduction Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) reconstruction is a complex surgical procedure and often challenging. The newer posterior trans-septal portal technique is thought to make tibial tunnel preparation easier with better visualization of the tibial attachment site. It is also thought to lower the risk of neurovascular injuries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional and clinical outcomes of patients who underwent arthroscopic all-inside PCL reconstruction using the posterior trans-septal portal at our institute. Methods This was a retrospective study with prospectively collected data between 2016 and 2020. Data collected were age, gender, types of graft used, range of movement, posterior drawer test grade, KOOS score, Lysholm knee scoring scale, and post-operative complications. All patients underwent pre- and post-operative PCL rehabilitation. Results A total of 36 patients (26 males and 10 females) were identified from our database. The mean age was 35.2 years. Mean time from injury to surgery was 20 months. Mean follow-up was 41.2 months (range, 13-72 months). Twenty cases involved multi-ligament injuries and another 16 patients had isolated PCL injury. Post-operative mean posterior drawer test grade improved from 2.7 to 0.7 (p < 0.001). Knee range of movement was 116.3 degrees pre-operatively and 115.6 degrees postoperatively (p = 0.814). Lysholm knee scoring scale improved from 50.9 to 91.0 (p < 0.001). KOOS score improved from 65.1 to 77.2 (p = 0.196). One patient required manipulation under anesthesia for stiffness. No patients needed any additional surgical procedures. All PCLs were clinically intact at the final follow-up. Conclusion Greater visualization of the PCL tibial attachment minimizes the 'killer turn' giving a huge advantage to this technique. Arthroscopic all-inside PCL reconstruction using the posterior trans-septal portal technique is a safe, reliable and reproducible procedure. From our study, it shows that post-operative clinical and functional outcomes improved significantly.
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- Shahir Shahibullah
- Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Alor Setar, Kedah Malaysia
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- Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Alor Setar, Kedah Malaysia
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- Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Alor Setar, Kedah Malaysia
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- Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Alor Setar, Kedah Malaysia
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- Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Alor Setar, Kedah Malaysia
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- Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Alor Setar, Kedah Malaysia
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- Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Alor Setar, Kedah Malaysia
- Joint Reconstruction Unit, National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Migliorini F, Pintore A, Vecchio G, Oliva F, Hildebrand F, Maffulli N. Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System (LARS) synthetic graft for PCL reconstruction: systematic review and meta-analysis. Br Med Bull 2022; 143:57-68. [PMID: 35512085 PMCID: PMC9494250 DOI: 10.1093/bmb/ldac011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Several strategies are available for posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction. SOURCE OF DATA Recently published literature in PubMed, Google Scholar and Embase databases. AREAS OF AGREEMENT The Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System (LARS) is a scaffold type artificial ligament, which has been widely used for ligament reconstruction of the knee. AREAS OF CONTROVERSY Current evidence on the reliability and feasibility of LARS for primary isolated PCL reconstruction is limited. GROWING POINTS The primary outcome of interest of the present work was to investigate the outcomes of PCL reconstruction using the LARS. The secondary outcome of interest was to compare the LARS versus four-strand hamstring tendon (4SHT) autograft for PCL reconstruction. AREAS TIMELY FOR DEVELOPING RESEARCH LARS for primary isolated PCL reconstruction seems to be effective and safe, with results comparable to the 4SHT autograft.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedics, University Clinic Aachen, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, 52064 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Clinic Aachen, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, 52064 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy.,Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Ospedale San Carlo, 076063 Potenza, Italy.,Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, 275 Bancroft Road, London E1 4DG, UK.,School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University Faculty of Medicine, Thornburrow Drive, 01782 Stoke on Trent, UK
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Zhang F, Ye Y, Yu W, Yin D, Xu K. Treatment of tibia avulsion fracture of posterior cruciate ligament with total arthroscopic internal fixation with adjustable double loop plate: A retrospective cohort study. Injury 2022; 53:2233-2240. [PMID: 35437166 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the effects of treating tibia avulsion fracture of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) by internal fixation with an adjustable double loop plate under the arthroscopic. METHODS Patients with a tibia avulsion fracture of the PCL were identified and were divided into two groups. X-ray, CT, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were used to evaluate the injury and the fixation of the knee. The results of the range of motion (ROM), Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, KT-1000, and other clinical parameters were checked and recorded, and compared through the study. RESULTS A total of 26 patients were identified in this study according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The initial fixation was achieved the fracture fragments were well fixed in all patients and the fracture healed at 3 months postoperatively. The demographics and baseline characteristics showed no differences. There were no differences between the experimental group and the control group in IKDC score (54.1±6.2 vs. 53.2±7.1, P = 0.812), Lysholm score (37.5±4.1 vs. 36.8±2.5, P = 0.636), KT-1000 score (9.8±0.6 mm vs. 9.6±0.4 mm, P = 0.401), and ROM (30±4.5˚ vs. 31±3.7˚, P = 0.723) before the surgery. Compared with the preoperative results, in the experimental group, the postoperative ROM (133.5±6.3˚, P<0.001), Lysholm scores (84.3±5.2, P = 0.001), and IKDC scores (4.5±5.1, P = 0.001) increased, and the postoperative KT-1000 scores (1.6±0.4, P = 0.001) declined, there was a significant difference. Accordingly, in the control group, the postoperative ROM (131±4.2˚, P<0.001), Lysholm scores (81.5±3.2, P = 0.001), and IKDC scores (83.6±3.7, P = 0.001) increased, and the KT-1000 scores (1.7±0.5, P = 0.001) decreased, with a significant difference. The postoperative outcomes, ROM, Lysholm scores, IKDC scores, and KT-1000 scores showed no significant differences between the two groups (P>0.799). CONCLUSIONS Compared with the conventional method, arthroscopic internal fixation with an adjustable double loop shows promise but requires further study.
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- Fan Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Operating Room, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Operating Room, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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Abreu FG, Freychet B, Vieira TD, Gousopoulos L, Grob C, Levy Y, Hopper GP, Levy BA, Sonnery-Cottet B. All-Arthroscopic Treatment of Combined Posterior Cruciate Ligament and Posterolateral Corner Instability. Arthrosc Tech 2022; 11:e977-e982. [PMID: 35782836 PMCID: PMC9243670 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2022.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Injuries to the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee are uncommon, and usually associated with other ligamentous injuries. A combined posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and PLC tear is the most frequent combination. Several studies describe anatomic reconstructive techniques using an open approach with large incisions and extensive exploration of the posterolateral structures. This Technical Note describes an all-arthroscopic technique as a safe and efficient treatment of combined PCL and PLC instability using the trans-septal approach.
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- Felipe Galvão Abreu
- Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France,Address correspondence to Thais Dutra Vieira, M.D., Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France 24 Avenue Paul Santy Lyon 69008, France.
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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Migliorini F, Pintore A, Spiezia F, Oliva F, Hildebrand F, Maffulli N. Single versus double bundle in posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction: a meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4160. [PMID: 35264676 PMCID: PMC8907238 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07976-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction can be performed using single bundle (SB) and double bundle (DB) techniques. The present study investigated whether DB PCL reconstruction is superior to SB reconstruction in terms of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) and joint stability. In December 2021 Embase, Google Scholar, Pubmed, Scopus databases were accessed. All clinical trials comparing SB versus DB reconstruction to address PCL insufficiency in skeletally mature patients were considered. Data from 483 procedures were retrieved. The mean follow-up was 31.0 (28.0 to 107.6) months, and the mean timespan between injury and surgery was 11.3 (6 to 37) months. The mean age of the patients was 29.3 ± 3.8 years. 85 of 483 patients (18%) were women. At a mean of 31.0 months post reconstruction, ROM (P = 0.03) was slightly greater in the SB group, while the Tegner score (P = 0.03) and the Telos stress (P = 0.04) were more favorable in the DB cohort. Similarity was found in instrumental laxity (P = 0.4) and Lysholm score (P = 0.3). The current evidence does not support the use of DB techniques for PCL reconstruction. Both methods could restore knee stability and motion with satisfactory short term patient reported outcome measures. Further high quality clinical trials are required to validate these results on a larger scale.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081, Baronissi, SA, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Ospedale San Carlo, Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081, Baronissi, SA, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081, Baronissi, SA, Italy.,Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 4DG, England.,Faculty of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Thornburrow Drive, Stoke on Trent, England
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Clinical outcomes of rectangular tunnel technique in posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were comparable to the results of conventional round tunnel technique. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:3724-3734. [PMID: 33392699 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06381-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare clinical outcomes between the conventional round and rectangular tunnel techniques in single-bundle posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction. METHODS Twenty-seven and 108 patients who underwent PCL reconstructions using a rectangular dilator (Group 1) and rounded tunnel reamer (Group 2), respectively, were included. The exclusion criteria were having a concomitant fracture, osteotomy, subtotal or total meniscectomy, and no remnant PCL tissue. A 4:1 propensity score matching was performed. The knee laxity on stress radiography, International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Evaluation score, Tegner activity score and Orthopädische Arbeitsgruppe Knie score were evaluated. RESULTS No significant differences were found between the groups in terms of clinical scores. (n.s.) The mean posterior translations were also not significantly different between the Group 1 and 2 (3.6 ± 2.8 and 3.8. ± 3.1 mm, respectively; n.s.). However, 3 patients (11.1%) in Group 1 and 15 patients (13.8%) in Group 2 showed posterior translation of > 5 mm. The combined posterolateral corner sling technique was performed for 27 patients (100%) in Group 1 and for 96 patients (88.9%) in Group 2. We found no significant difference in rotational stability at the final follow-up. One patient was found to have a femoral condyle fracture during rectangular femoral tunnel establishment, which was healed after screw fixation, without laxity, during follow-up. The intra- and inter-observer reliabilities of the radiological measurements ranged from 0.81 to 0.89. CONCLUSION Arthroscopic anatomical remnant-preserving PCL reconstruction using a rectangular dilator showed satisfactory clinical results and stability as compared with PCL reconstruction using a conventional rounded reamer. Rectangular tunnel technique in PCL reconstruction could be a good treatment option with theoretical advantage to be anatomic. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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Lutz PM, Merkle M, Winkler PW, Geyer S, Herbst E, Braun S, Imhoff AB, Feucht MJ. Combined posterolateral knee reconstruction: ACL-based injuries perform better compared to PCL-based injuries. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:3846-3853. [PMID: 33483769 PMCID: PMC8514347 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06409-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare post-operative physical activity and return to work after combined posterolateral corner (PLC) reconstruction (PLC-R) in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)- or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)-based injuries. METHODS Patients aged > 18 years undergoing PLC-R using the Larson technique combined with either ACL or PCL reconstruction were included. Outcome was evaluated retrospectively after a minimum follow-up of 24 months using Tegner Activity Scale, Activity Rating Scale (ARS), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), work intensity according to REFA classification, and a questionnaire about type of occupation and time to return to work. RESULTS A total of 32 patients (11 ACL-based injuries and 21 PCL-based injuries) were included. Mean follow-up was 56 ± 26 months in the ACL-based injury group and 59 ± 24 months in the PCL-based injury group. All patients in the ACL-based injury group and 91% of patients in the PCL-based injury group returned to sports activities. Comparing pre- and post-operative values, a significant deterioration of the Tegner Activity Scale and ARS was observed in the PCL-based injury group, whereas no significant change was observed in the ACL-based injury group. KOOS subscales were generally higher in the ACL-based injury with significant differences in the subscale sports and recreational activities. Patients with ACL-based injuries returned to work significantly earlier compared to patients with PCL-based injuries (11 ± 4 weeks vs. 21 ± 10 weeks, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION High rates of return to sports and work can be expected after combined PLC-R in both ACL- and PCL-based injuries. However, deterioration of sports ability must be expected in PCL-based injuries. ACL-based injuries led to superior patient-reported outcomes and an earlier return to work, as compared to PCL-based injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Patricia M Lutz
- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Muenster, Westfalian-Wilhelms University Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Gelenkpunkt - Sports- and Traumasurgery Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.,Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, Private University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Hall, Austria
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.,Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Similar functional outcomes of arthroscopic reconstruction in patients with isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) and combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and PCL tears. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2020; 16:65-69. [PMID: 33717940 PMCID: PMC7920014 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injuries seldom occur in isolation and majority occurs in conjugation with other ligament injuries. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) reconstruction continues to be taken into consideration as a complicated surgical procedure, with heterogeneity in literature regarding clinical and functional outcomes in isolated PCL and combined ACL and PCL injuries. METHODS The retrospective evaluation of patients with isolated PCL reconstruction (group 1) and combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and PCL reconstruction (group 2) was performed. A total of 66 patients with either isolated PCL or combined ACL and PCL reconstruction surgeries that met the inclusion criteria, were included in the study. These patients were assessed for functional outcome scores including Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score, Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) and Tegner activity score at a minimum follow-up of 5 years. RESULTS The mean follow-up of patients was 82.09 ± 12.43 months in group 1 and 79.36 ± 11.24 months in group 2, with a total of 29 patients in group 1 and 21 patients in group 2. Both the groups were found to be comparable in terms of age, gender, duration of injury and pre-injury Tegner activity level. Post-surgical functional outcome scores (WOMAC score, Lysholm score and Tegner score) were found to be comparable between 2 groups at a mean follow-up of 5 years. Further, 22 patients in group 1 and 16 patients in group 2 had normal or near normal objective IKDC outcome scores at a mean follow-up of 5 years. CONCLUSIONS No differences were observed in functional outcome scores (WOMAC score, Lysholm score, Tegner score and IKDC score) between isolated reconstructed PCL and combined ACL and PCL reconstructed patients.
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Ng JW, Ahmad AR, Solayar GN. Functional Outcomes Following Posterior Cruciate Ligament and Posterolateral Corner Reconstructions. A Three-year Experience in Seremban, Malaysia. Malays Orthop J 2020; 14:90-93. [PMID: 32983382 PMCID: PMC7513667 DOI: 10.5704/moj.2007.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction: This study was conducted to evaluate the demographics, causes and outcomes of patients who underwent Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) reconstruction and/or Posterolateral Corner (PLC) reconstruction performed at our institution over the last three years. Sub-analysis was performed to assess the impact of delay from injury to surgery and how this affected outcomes. Material and Methods: From an initial number of 10 patients, seven were contactable and available for analysis. All patients underwent PCL and/or PLC reconstruction (modified Larson’s procedure) between 2017 and 2019. The mean age of our cohort was 31.4±9.6 years (range, 21 to 46). Assessment of functional outcomes pre- and post-operatively were done using the Lysholm knee scoring scale, the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and visual analogue scale (VAS). The mean follow-up from operation at time of reporting was seven months (range, 2 to 12 months). Results: There were four combined PCL and PLCs, two isolated PLCs and one patient who underwent an isolated PCL reconstruction. There were significant improvements between pre-operative and post-operative in all functional outcome scores utilised following PCL reconstruction and/or modified Larson’s reconstruction. Lysholm knee scoring scale improved from pre-operative to post-operative at 41.14±12.32 to 74.86±13.52 (p=0.0001), KOOS from 49.71±11.19 to 71.43±13.84 (p=0.001), and VAS from 5.71±2.06 to 2.86±2.48 (p=0.001). Our sub-analysis showed that higher functional outcomes were present when surgery was done less than six months from the time of index injury. There were no complications (eg. Infections, revisions) in this cohort at the time of reporting. Conclusion: Reconstructive surgery for PCL and/or PLC injury is successful in increasing the functional outcomes of patients post-operatively. Delays from injury to surgery remains a problem in the public setting as patients may need to await appropriate imaging and approval of funding. Increased awareness for early surgical intervention may improve overall outcomes of PCL and/or PLC reconstruction in Malaysia.
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- J W Ng
- Department of Orthopaedics, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar, Seremban, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, International Medical University, Seremban, Malaysia
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Injury to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is most commonly seen in the setting of a multiligamentous injured knee, and isolated PCL tears are rare. PCL injuries are generally treated either conservatively or by PCL reconstruction using a graft. If a proximal or distal tear is present, the injured ligament can also be treated by primary repair, in which the ligament is reattached to the tibial or femoral insertion. This has the (theoretical) advantages of preserving the native tissue, maintaining proprioception, and can be performed in a less invasive way when compared with reconstruction surgery. In this review, the appropriate patient selection, surgical indications, surgical techniques, and outcomes of primary repair of proximal and distal PCL tears will be discussed. Primary repair may be an alternative treatment for PCL reconstruction if appropriate patient selection is applied.
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All-Arthroscopic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Distal Reattachment With Extracortical Fixation. Arthrosc Tech 2019; 8:e1425-e1430. [PMID: 31890517 PMCID: PMC6926378 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2019.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Avulsion fractures of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are a rare, but serious, knee pathology. Early surgical treatment is regarded as necessary to maintain knee stability. Recommended management involves open reduction with internal fixation through a posterior approach. However, open surgeries are associated with a greater risk of complications. Current data suggest excellent outcomes for arthroscopic-assisted fixation, with a low complication rate. The purpose of this technical note is to present an all-arthroscopic PCL distal reattachment with extracortical fixation technique. This technique provides precise fracture reduction, is easily reproducible, and is relatively safe to treat PCL tibial avulsion fractures.
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