Clinical and functional evaluation of anterior crucial ligament reconstruction by internal bracing technique in adolescents
Journal Title: Medycyna Sportowa - Year 2018, Vol 34, Issue 4
Abstract
Background. Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) constitutes approximately 50% of ligamentous injuries of the knee joint. The large number of these injuries and the low potential for the primary biological healing of ACL are the reasons why the most frequently used method nowadays is a reconstruction using a transplant. Recent research shows that the technique of strengthening a damaged ligament with synthetic tapes (internal bracing) may be the alternative to reconstructive treatment, especially in cases of partial ACL damage. The aim of the study was to evaluate the possibility of using the synthetic FiberTape in partial lesions of the anterior cruciate ligament in adolescents. Material and methods. The study was a retrospective cohort study. The analysis involved 16 people treated in 2015-2016 due to partial lesion of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) involving anteromedial bundle damage. The orthopedic examination evaluated the range of knee joint motion with the use of the Lachman Test, the Anterior Drawer Test and the Pivot-Shift Test. The forward dislocation of the tibia was evaluated by means of a Rolimeter. The surgery was supplemented with a subjective assessment based on the IKDC 2000 and the Lysholm scoring scales. The follow up was carried out after 2 years Results. The analysis of postoperative results showed that the knee joint regained anterior stability in subjective and objective assessments, with the use of the Lachman test, the Anterior Drawer test, the Pivot-Shift Test and the Rolimeter, in all the patients. The range of postoperative mobility of the knee joint was 0-0-138.35 ± 6.75 degrees. The subjective results were respectively: 92.6 ± 7.08 points on the Lysholm scale, 95,79 ± 5,42 points on the IKDC 2000 scale Conclusions. Internal bracing of the anterior cruciate ligament is an effective treatment approach for instability of the knee joint. The results of the subjective assessment correspond to the results of the functional assessment.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Michał Barnaś, Maciej Kentel, Aleksandra Królikowska, Paweł Reichert
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