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Campón Chekroun A, Velázquez-Saornil J, Guillén Vicente I, Sánchez Milá Z, Rodríguez-Sanz D, Romero-Morales C, Fernandez-Jaén T, Garrido González JI, Sánchez-Garrido MÁ, Guillén García P. Consensus Delphi study on guidelines for the assessment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in children. World J Orthop 2022; 13:777-790. [PMID: 36189335 PMCID: PMC9516626 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i9.777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Background: Knee examination guidelines in minors are intended to aid decision-making in the management of knee instability. Clinical question: A Delphi study was conducted with a formal consensus process using a validated methodology with sufficient scientific evidence. A group consensus meeting was held to develop recommendations and practical guidelines for use in the assessment of instability injuries in children. Key findings: there is a lack of evidence to analyse anterior cruciate ligament injuries in children and their subsequent surgical management if necessary. Diagnostic guidelines and clinical assessment of the patient based on a thorough examination of the knee are performed and a guide to anterior cruciate ligament exploration in children is developed. Clinical application: In the absence of a strong evidence base, these established guidelines are intended to assist in that decision-making process to help the clinician decide on the most optimal treatment with the aim of benefiting the patient as much as possible. Following this expert consensus, surgical treatment is advised when the patient has a subjective sensation of instability accompanied by a pivot shift test ++, and may include an anterior drawer test + and a Lachman test +. If these conditions are not present, the conservative approach should be chosen, as the anatomical and functional development of children, together with a physiotherapy programme, may improve the evolution of the injury.
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Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Isabel Guillén Vicente
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Clínica Cemtro, Madrid 28035, Madrid, Spain
| | - Zacarías Sánchez Milá
- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidad Católica de Ávila, Ávila 05005, Ávila, Spain
| | - David Rodríguez-Sanz
- Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid 28040, Madrid, Spain
| | - Carlos Romero-Morales
- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid 28023, Madrid, Spain
| | - Tomas Fernandez-Jaén
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Clínica Cemtro, Madrid 28035, Madrid, Spain
| | | | | | - Pedro Guillén García
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Clínica Cemtro, Madrid 28035, Madrid, Spain
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