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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Moros G, Mylonas D, Kouzelis A, Gliatis J. Isokinetic Muscle Strength and Knee Function in Anatomical Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Hamstring Autografts: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Study Between Suspensory and Expandable Femoral Fixation in Male Patients. Cureus 2022; 14:e32482. [PMID: 36644094 PMCID: PMC9836015 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.32482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Clinical performance, anterior knee stability, and isokinetic strength after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with hamstring autografts are mainly influenced by graft selection, femoral tunnel preparation, and type of femoral fixation. Expandable femoral fixation devices are expected to provide a stronger initial fixation with circular graft compression, a blind-ended tunnel in the femur with less enlargement, and a theoretical double-band ACL equivalent through graft rotation. This study aimed to evaluate isokinetic strength and functional capacity after ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendons using two different anatomical femoral fixation techniques (expandable vs fixed-looped button). Methodology A total of 48 male patients with ACL deficient knees were randomized to two different femoral fixation groups, namely, the expandable (AperFix) and the standard cortical (Button) group. The primary outcome measures were isokinetic hamstrings and quadriceps strength capabilities and the hamstrings/quadriceps ratio at 60 degrees/second (°/s) and 180°/s using a Cybex before and at three, six, nine, 12, and 24 months after surgery. Secondary measurements were anteroposterior knee stability at two years (using KT-1000 arthrometer) and the functional outcome using the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC 2000) form, the Tegner activity scale, and the Lysholm knee score. Data were compared using a paired t-test and analysis of variance, with a p < 0.05 level of significance. Results Most patients regained the 60°/s quadriceps strength between three and 12 months (62.5% for the Button group vs. 50% for the AperFix group), as well as the 180°/s strength (79.17% vs 70.83%); however, at the 24-month evaluation, seven (29.17%) patients in the Button group and five (20.83%) in the AperFix group had significant deficits. The 60°/s flexor strength was regained in the first six months in 19 (79.17%) patients in the Button group and in 16 (66.7%) patients in the AperFix group, whereas the percentages for the 180°/s strength were 79.17% and 75%, respectively. Beyond the 24-month evaluation, only three (12.5%) patients in the Button group and four (16.67%) in the AperFix group had significant flexor deficits. Regarding the H/Q ratio, at 60°/s, the mean recovery time was six and 7.5 months for the Button and AperFix groups, respectively, whereas 15 and 12 patients, respectively, did not recover during the two-year duration. At 180°/s, a mean recovery time of six months was needed for the button group, and nine patients did not recover two years later. For the AperFix group, nine months were needed, and 12 patients did not recover in two years. Clinical performance and anterior knee stability showed no statistically significant differences between groups. Conclusions Although there were no significant differences in clinical performance, knee stability, and isokinetic strength testing between expandable and cortical button femoral fixation groups, return to play was doubtful at two years postoperatively.
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Deng Z, Zheng Y, Deng Z, Lu C, Wu Y, Chen K, Fu Z, Zhang H, Lu W, Zhu W. Arthroscopic reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligaments with allograft: single-tunnel single-bundle versus single-tunnel double-bundle techniques. J Orthop Traumatol 2022; 23:26. [PMID: 35759061 PMCID: PMC9237191 DOI: 10.1186/s10195-022-00649-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpose To compare the clinical results of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using the single-tunnel single-bundle (STSB) technique versus the single-tunnel double-bundle (STDB) technique. Methods This was a retrospective, single-center, single-surgeon study based on data collected from March 2012 to June 2013. According to our inclusion/exclusion criteria, a total of 78 patients (64 males, 14 females; mean age, 25.1 years) who underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with anterior tibialis tendon allografts through either the STSB technique (36 cases) or the STDB technique (42 cases) in our department were recruited. The International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), Lysholm, and Tegner scores were used to evaluate the subjective function of the knee joint during the postoperative follow-up. The Lachman test and pivot shift test were used to objectively assess the stability of the knee. Results The average follow-up duration was 24.9 ± 1.8 months in the STSB group and 24.6 ± 1.7 months in the STDB group (P > 0.05). Patients in both groups recovered to the preoperative sports level with few complications. The postoperative Lysholm score (86.1 ± 7.5 vs. 47.7 ± 9.0 in the STSB group; 87.0 ± 7.1 vs. 48.2 ± 8.3 in the STDB group), IKDC score (87.8 ± 7.2 vs. 49.3 ± 6.1 in the STSB group; 88.7 ± 6.6 vs. 49.8 ± 6.3 in the STDB group), Tegner score (6.5 ± 1.3 vs. 2.5 ± 1.3 in the STSB group; 6.6 ± 1.2 vs. 2.6 ± 1.2 in the STDB group), Lachman test positive rate (8.3% vs. 89.9% in the STSB group; 7.1% vs. 85.7% in the STDB group), and pivot shift test positive rate (27.8% vs. 63.9% in the STSB group; 7.1% vs. 69.0% in the STDB group) were significantly improved compared to the preoperative status in both groups (P < 0.05). However, no statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups at the final follow-up (P > 0.05), except for the pivot shift test positive rate in the STDB group versus the STSB group (7.1% vs. 27.8%, P < 0.05). Conclusions The STDB technique achieved a satisfactory clinical outcome with better rotational stability compared to the traditional STSB technique and therefore provided an effective option for ACL reconstruction. Level of evidence Case series, Level IV.
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- Zhenhan Deng
- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518035, Guangdong, China.,Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, Guangxi, China
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- Hand and Foot Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518035, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Spine and Joint Orthopedics, The People's Hospital of Hechi, Hechi, 547000, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Spine and Joint Orthopedics, The People's Hospital of Hechi, Hechi, 547000, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518035, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518035, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518035, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518035, Guangdong, China.,Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518035, Guangdong, China. .,Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, Guangxi, China.
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Flat-Tunnel Technique With Independently Tensioned Bundles Better Restores Rotational Stability Than Round-Tunnel Technique in Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Hamstring Graft: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:850-859.e2. [PMID: 34052387 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the kinematics differences between round-tunnel (ROT) and flat-tunnel (FLT) techniques in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction when using hamstring graft. METHODS Nine matched pairs of fresh-frozen cadaveric knees were evaluated for the kinematics of intact, ACL-sectioned, and either ROT or FLT reconstructed knees. The graft bundles for FLT technique were separately tensioned. A 6 degrees of freedom robotic system was used to assess knee laxity: (1) 134-N anterior tibial load at 0°, 15°, 30°, 60°, and 90°of knee flexion; (2) 10 Nm of valgus torque followed by 5 Nm of internal rotation torque simulates a pivot-shift test at 15° and 30°; (3) 5-Nm internal and external rotation torques at 0°, 15°, 30°, 60°, and 90°; (4) 10-Nm varus and valgus torques at 15° and 30°. RESULTS Significant differences were found for ROT versus FLT techniques in terms of the simulated pivot-shift test at 15° (2.5 mm vs 1.4 mm, respectively, difference from intact; P =.039) and the internal rotation test at 15° (2.5° vs 0.5°, respectively, difference from intact; P =.034) and 30° (2.0° vs 0.4°, respectively, difference from intact; P =.014). No significant differences were found between groups during 134-N anterior tibial load, external rotation and valgus/varus rotation. Neither technique was able to reproduce the intact state during an anterior tibial load and simulated pivot-shift test. CONCLUSIONS The FLT technique with independently tensioned bundles shows the same anterior control as the ROT technique but better restores rotational stability in terms of the simulated pivot-shift test and the internal rotation test in anatomic ACL reconstruction at time zero. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The FLT technique with independently tensioned bundles of ACL reconstruction appears to be a viable, more anatomic technique than the ROT technique in mimicking flat anatomy and rotational stability of native ACL.
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Panagopoulos A, Mylonas D, Kouzelis A, Zampakis P, Kraniotis P, Lakoumentas J, Gliatis J. No Difference in Outcomes Between Suspensory (Fixed-Loop Cortical Button) Versus Expandable Anteromedial Femoral Fixation in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Autologous Hamstring Tendons: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study in Male Patients. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2021; 3:e1155-e1163. [PMID: 34430896 PMCID: PMC8365223 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Purpose To compare anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) autograft reconstruction using fixed-looped suspensory versus expandable femoral fixation through the anteromedial portal. Methods After we performed prospective power analysis and obtained institutional review board, 70 patients with ACL rupture were block randomized to the expandable or suspensory femoral fixation group (35 in each group). All patients received autologous hamstring autograft through the anteromedial portal and fixed with a sheath-screw system in the tibia. The primary outcome measures were anteroposterior knee stability at 2 years’ follow-up measured using the KT-1000 arthrometer and the degree of femoral and tibial tunnels’ widening measured by the use of computed tomography imaging performed immediately postoperative and 12 months postsurgery. Secondary outcome measures included pain score on a visual analog scale, the subjective International Knee Documentation Committee 2000 assessment form, the Lysholm score, and the Tegner activity scale at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months. Results Twenty-four patients were excluded from further analysis, leaving a total of 48 patients (24 in each group) for the final evaluation. The anteroposterior knee stability (KT-1000) showed no difference between groups at 24 months’ follow-up (P = .31). The percentile widening (%) of femoral and tibial tunnel at 1-year follow-up showed no difference also, except for greater values at the tibial coronal point T2 (P = .065) and tibial sagittal point T1 (P = .033) in the group of cortical buttons. Secondary clinical outcomes showed no statistical differences between groups at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months’ postoperatively. Numerical pain scale (visual analog scale) was similar in both groups except for postoperative day 7, where the AperFix group showed better results (P = .014). There were no major intraoperative and late postoperative complications in any of the groups. Conclusions Our results showed no significant differences in knee anteroposterior stability, tunnel enlargement or other clinical outcomes comparing expandable versus cortical button fixation in anteromedial hamstrings ACL reconstruction. Level of Evidence Level II, randomized controlled trial.
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- Andreas Panagopoulos
- Department of Sports Medicine, Patras University Hospital Greece, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Patras University Hospital Greece, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Patras University Hospital Greece, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, Patras University Hospital Greece, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, Patras University Hospital Greece, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Patras University Hospital Greece, Patras, Greece
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Fernandes TL, Moreira HH, Andrade R, Sasaki SU, Bernardo WM, Pedrinelli A, Espregueira-Mendes J, Hernandez AJ. Clinical Outcome Evaluation of Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Tunnel Positioning Using Gold Standard Techniques: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211013327. [PMID: 34262978 PMCID: PMC8243110 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211013327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background: There have been conflicting results about the theoretical advantages of
anatomic double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes comparing anatomic single-
versus double-bundle techniques, anatomic versus nonanatomic techniques, and
transportal versus outside-in tunnel drilling for ACL reconstruction. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A search was performed in the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases up to August 2018
for clinical trials comparing anatomic ACL reconstruction (with tunnel
positioning demonstrated using gold standard radiologic techniques) with
another technique, with a minimum functional and biomechanical follow-up of
6 months. A meta-analysis was performed to compare clinical and functional
outcomes between anatomic single- versus double-bundle reconstruction and
between anatomic versus nonanatomic techniques, using the risk difference or
the mean difference. Risk of bias of the included studies was assessed using
the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for cohort and case-control studies and the
Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and Jadad Score for randomized controlled
trials. Results: Included were 15 studies comprising 1290 patients (follow-up, 12-36 months).
No significant differences favoring anatomic double-bundle over anatomic
single-bundle reconstruction or outside-in over transportal techniques were
found. The meta-analyses showed significant differences in the International
Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) objective score (risk difference, –0.14;
95% confidence interval, –0.27 to –0.01) favoring anatomic over nonanatomic
reconstruction. No statistically significant differences were found between
anatomic and nonanatomic surgical techniques on other functional scores or
clinical examination outcomes, including the IKDC subjective score, Lysholm
score, Tegner score, KT-1000 arthrometer test, or pivot-shift test. Conclusion: Double-bundle reconstruction was not superior to the single-bundle technique
in clinical and functional outcomes. Anatomic ACL reconstruction shows
significantly superior results over nonanatomic ACL reconstruction,
reinforcing the anatomic technique as the gold standard choice for clinical
practice.
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- Tiago Lazzaretti Fernandes
- Group of Sports Medicine, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Group of Sports Medicine, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Clínica do Dragão, Espregueira-Mendes Sports Centre, Porto, Portugal.,Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal.,Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Public Employee Medical Assistance Institute of São Paulo State, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Group of Sports Medicine, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Clínica do Dragão, Espregueira-Mendes Sports Centre, Porto, Portugal.,Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal.,School of Medicine, Minho University, Braga, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.,3B's Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Group of Sports Medicine, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Ferle M, Guo R, Hurschler C. The Laxity of the Native Knee: A Meta-Analysis of in Vitro Studies. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2019; 101:1119-1131. [PMID: 31220029 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.18.00754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although soft-tissue balancing plays an important role in knee arthroplasty, we are aware of no objective target parameters describing the soft-tissue tension of the native knee. In the present study, we aimed to meta-analyze data from studies investigating native knee laxity to create a guide for creating a naturally balanced knee joint. METHODS PubMed and Web of Science were searched for studies with laxity data published from 1996 through 2016. Graphs were digitally segmented in cases in which numerical data were not available in text or table form. Three-level random-effects meta-analyses were conducted. RESULTS Seventy-six studies evaluating knee laxity at various flexion angles (0° to 90°) were included. Knee laxity was significantly different between 0° and 90° of flexion (p < 0.001) in all 6 testing directions, with mean differences of 0.94 mm and -0.35 mm for anterior and posterior translation, 1.61° and 4.25° for varus and valgus rotation, and 1.62° and 6.42° for internal and external rotation, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Knee laxity was dependent on the flexion angle of the knee joint in all degrees of freedom investigated. Furthermore, asymmetry between anterior-posterior, varus-valgus, and internal-external rotation was substantial and depended on the joint flexion angle. CLINICAL RELEVANCE If the goal of knee arthroplasty is to restore the kinematics of the knee as well as possible, pooled laxity data of the intact soft tissue envelope could be useful as a general guide for soft-tissue balancing in total knee arthroplasty.
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- Manuel Ferle
- Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Xiang X, Qu Z, Sun H, Ma X, Wang W, Huang L. Single-tunnel anatomic double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has the same effectiveness as double femoral, double tibial tunnel: A prospective randomized study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e14851. [PMID: 30882683 PMCID: PMC6426548 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000014851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate whether single femoral, single tibial tunnel anatomic double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is equal to or superior to double femoral, double tibial tunnel ACL double-bundle anatomic reconstruction in terms of restoring the stability and functions of the knee joint. METHODS A prospective clinical study was performed to compare 30 cases of single-tunnel ACL double-bundle anatomic reconstruction to 28 cases of double-tunnel ACL double-bundle anatomic reconstruction, with average follow-up of 36 months. All graft tendons were hamstring tendon autografts. Tunnel placements in all the cases were made anatomically. Clinical results were collected after reconstruction. Graft appearance, meniscus status and cartilage state under arthroscopy were compared and analyzed. RESULTS Tunnel placements were in the anatomic positions in both groups. On the lateral pivot-shift test performed at 36 months postoperatively, there was no significant difference between groups. Clinical results such as International Knee Documentation Committee score, Tegner activity scale, and range of motion showed no significant differences between the groups. The mean thickness of anteromedial graft was reduced by 10.3% and that of the posterolateral graft was reduced by 11.1% from the original graft thickness evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging. No new meniscal tears were found either group; however, cartilage damage occurred in the double-tunnel group at 39.3%, and this rate was significantly higher than that in the single-tunnel group (10.0%). CONCLUSION Single femoral, single tibial tunnel anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction has the same effectiveness as the double femoral, double tibial tunnel in restoring the knee's stability and functions.
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- Xianxiang Xiang
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu
- Department of Orthopedics
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu
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Li G, Hosseini A, Gadikota H, Gill T. A Novel Graft Fixation Technique for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Hamstring Tendon Grafts. J Med Device 2017. [DOI: 10.1115/1.4038307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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This study evaluated the biomechanical efficacy of single-tunnel double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction technique. The graft construct is achieved using a novel fixation device that splits an ACL (SPACL) graft into two bundles, recreating the anteromedial (AM) and posterolateral (PL) bundles for ACL reconstruction. A pullout strength test of the SPACL was performed using a 7-mm bovine digital extensor tendon graft. The capability in restoration of knee kinematics after SPACL reconstruction was investigated using cadaveric human knees on a robotic testing system under an anterior tibial load of 134 N and a simulated quadriceps load of 400 N. The data indicated that the SPACL graft has a pullout strength of 823.7±172.3 N. Under the 134 N anterior tibial load, the anteroposterior joint laxity had increased constraint using the SPACL reconstruction but not significantly (p > 0.05) at all selected flexion angles. Under the 400 N quadriceps load, no significant differences were observed between the anterior tibial translation of intact knee and SPACL conditions at all selected flexion angles, but the SPACL graft induced a significant increase in external tibial rotation compared to the intact knee condition at all selected flexion angles with a maximal external rotation of −3.20 deg ±3.6 deg at 90 deg flexion. These data showed that the SPACL technique is equivalent or superior to existing ACL reconstruction techniques in restoration of knee laxity and kinematics. The new SPACL reconstruction technique could provide a valuable alternation to contemporary ACL reconstruction surgery by more closely recreating native ACL kinematics.
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- Guoan Li
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Newton, MA 02462 e-mail:
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- Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Newton, MA 02462
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- Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Newton, MA 02462
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- Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Newton, MA 02462
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Bates NA, Nesbitt RJ, Shearn JT, Myer GD, Hewett TE. Knee Abduction Affects Greater Magnitude of Change in ACL and MCL Strains Than Matched Internal Tibial Rotation In Vitro. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2017; 475:2385-2396. [PMID: 28455730 PMCID: PMC5599390 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-017-5367-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injures incur over USD 2 billion in annual medical costs and prevention has become a topic of interest in biomechanics. However, literature conflicts persist over how knee rotations contribute to ACL strain and ligament injury. To maximize the efficacy of ACL injury prevention, the effects of underlying mechanics need to be better understood. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We applied robotically controlled, in vivo-derived kinematic stimuli to the knee to assess ligament biomechanics in a cadaver model. We asked: (1) Does the application of abduction rotation increase ACL and medial collateral ligament (MCL) strain relative to the normal condition? (2) Does the application of internal tibial rotation impact ACL strain relative to the neutral condition? (3) Does combined abduction and internal tibial rotation increase ligament strain more than either individual contribution? METHODS A six-degree-of-freedom robotic manipulator was used to position 17 cadaveric specimens free from knee pathology outside of low-grade osteoarthritis (age, 47 ± 8 years; 13 males, four females) into orientations that mimic initial contact recorded from in vivo male and female drop vertical jump and sidestep cutting activities. Four-degree rotational perturbations were applied in both directions from the neutral alignment position (creating an 8° range) for each frontal, transverse, and combined planes while ACL and MCL strains were continuously recorded with DVRT strain gauges implanted directly on each ligament. Analysis of variance models with least significant difference post hoc analysis were used to assess differences in ligament strain and joint loading between sex, ligament condition, or motion task and rotation type. RESULTS For the female drop vertical jump simulation in the intact knee, isolated abduction and combined abduction/internal rotational stimuli produced the greatest change in strain from the neutral position as compared with all other stimuli within the ACL (1.5% ± 1.0%, p ≤ 0.035; 1.8% ± 1.3%, p ≤ 0.005) and MCL (1.8% ± 1.0%, p < 0.001; 1.6% ± 1.3%, p < 0.001) compared with all other applied stimuli. There were no differences in mean peak ACL strain between any rotational stimuli (largest mean difference = 2.0%; 95% confidence interval [CI], -0.9% to 5.0%; p = 0.070). These trends were consistent for all four simulated tasks. Peak ACL strain in the intact knee was larger than peak MCL strain for all applied rotational stimuli in the drop vertical jump simulations (smallest mean difference = 2.1%; 95% CI, -0.4% to 4.5%; p = 0.047). CONCLUSIONS Kinematically constrained cadaveric knee models using peak strain as an outcome variable require greater than 4° rotational perturbations to elicit changes in intraarticular ligaments. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Because combined rotations and isolated abduction produced greater change in strain relative to the neutral position for the ACL and MCL than any other rotational stimuli in this cadaver study, hypotheses for in vivo investigations aimed toward injury prevention that focuses on the reduction of frontal plane knee motion should be considered. Furthermore, reduced strain in the MCL versus the ACL may help explain why only 30% of ACL ruptures exhibit concomitant MCL injuries.
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- Nathaniel A. Bates
- Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902 USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, USA; and the Departments of Pediatrics and Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH USA
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- Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902 USA ,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN USA
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Lorbach O, Kieb M, Domnick C, Herbort M, Weyers I, Raschke M, Engelhardt M. Biomechanical evaluation of knee kinematics after anatomic single- and anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstructions with medial meniscal repair. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2015; 23:2734-41. [PMID: 24850240 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-014-3071-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2013] [Accepted: 05/06/2014] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate knee laxity after anatomic ACL reconstruction with additional suture repair of a medial meniscus tear. METHODS Kinematics of the intact knee were determined in 12 human cadaver specimens in response to a 134-N anterior tibial load (aTT) and a combined rotatory load of 10 Nm valgus and 4 Nm internal tibial rotation (aTTPS) using a robotic/universal force moment sensor testing system. Subsequently, the ACL was resected following the creation of a standardized tear of the medial meniscus, a standard meniscus repair and an ACL reconstruction using an anatomic single-bundle (6) or an anatomic double-bundle technique (6). Knee kinematics were determined following every sub-step. RESULTS Significant increase of aTT in the ACL-deficient knee was found (p ≤ 0.001) with a further increase in the ACL-deficient knee with additional medial meniscal rupture (p ≤ 0.001). ACL reconstructions significantly decreased aTT compared with the ACL and meniscus-ruptured knee. No significant differences were seen between the intact knee and the ACL-reconstructed knee with additional meniscal repair (p < 0.05). In response to a simulated pivot shift, aTTPS in the intact knee significantly increased in the ACL-deficient knee and meniscus-ruptured knee (p = 0.005). No significant differences in knee kinematics were found between SB as well as DB ACL reconstruction with additional medial meniscal repair compared with the intact knee. Comparison of SB versus DB ACL reconstruction did not reveal any significant differences in a simulated Lachman test or simulated pivot shift test (n.s.). CONCLUSIONS aTT as well as aTTPS significantly increased with ACL deficiency compared with the intact knee; additional medial meniscal rupture further increased aTT. Anatomic ACL reconstruction with medial meniscal repair did not reveal significant differences in knee kinematics compared with the intact knee. Comparison of anatomic SB versus DB ACL reconstruction with additional repair of the medial meniscus did not show significant differences neither in a simulated Lachman nor in a simulated pivot shift test.
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- Olaf Lorbach
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saarland University, Kirrberger Str., Homburg (Saar), 66421, Homburg, Germany,
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Gadikota HR, Hosseini A, Asnis P, Li G. Kinematic Analysis of Five Different Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Techniques. Knee Surg Relat Res 2015; 27:69-75. [PMID: 26060604 PMCID: PMC4458485 DOI: 10.5792/ksrr.2015.27.2.69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2015] [Revised: 03/05/2015] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Several anatomical anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction techniques have been proposed to restore normal joint kinematics. However, the relative superiorities of these techniques with one another and traditional single-bundle reconstructions are unclear. Kinematic responses of five previously reported reconstruction techniques (single-bundle reconstruction using a bone-patellar tendon-bone graft [SBR-BPTB], single-bundle reconstruction using a hamstring tendon graft [SBR-HST], single-tunnel double-bundle reconstruction using a hamstring tendon graft [STDBR-HST], anatomical single-tunnel reconstruction using a hamstring tendon graft [ASTR-HST], and a double-tunnel double-bundle reconstruction using a hamstring tendon graft [DBR-HST]) were systematically analyzed. The knee kinematics were determined under anterior tibial load (134 N) and simulated quadriceps load (400 N) at 0°, 15°, 30°, 60°, and 90° of flexion using a robotic testing system. Anterior joint stability under anterior tibial load was qualified as normal for ASTR-HST and DBR-HST and nearly normal for SBR-BPTB, SBR-HST, and STDBR-HST as per the International Knee Documentation Committee knee examination form categorization. The analysis of this study also demonstrated that SBR-BPTB, STDBR-HST, ASTR-HST, and DBR-HST restored the anterior joint stability to normal condition while the SBR-HST resulted in a nearly normal anterior joint stability under the action of simulated quadriceps load. The medial-lateral translations were restored to normal level by all the reconstructions. The internal tibial rotations under the simulated muscle load were over-constrained by all the reconstruction techniques, and more so by the DBR-HST. All five ACL reconstruction techniques could provide either normal or nearly normal anterior joint stability; however, the techniques over-constrained internal tibial rotation under the simulated quadriceps load.
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- Hemanth R Gadikota
- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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In situ forces and length patterns of the fibular collateral ligament under controlled loading: an in vitro biomechanical study using a robotic system. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2015; 23:1018-25. [PMID: 24420605 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-013-2824-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2013] [Accepted: 12/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine the in situ forces and length patterns of the fibular collateral ligament (FCL) and kinematics of the knee under various loading conditions. METHODS Six fresh-frozen cadaveric knees were used (mean age 46 ± 14.4 years; range 20-58). In situ forces and length patterns of FCL and kinematics of the knee were determined under the following loading conditions using a robotic/universal force-moment sensor testing system: no rotation, varus (10 Nm), external rotation (5 Nm), and internal rotation (5 Nm) at 0°, 15°, 30°, 60º, 90°, and 120° of flexion, respectively. RESULTS Under no rotation loading, the distances between the centres of the FCL attachments decreased as the knee flexed. Under varus loading, the force in FCL peaked at 15° of flexion and decreased with further knee flexion, while distances remained nearly constant and the varus rotation increased with knee flexion. Using external rotation, the force in the FCL also peaked at 15° flexion and decreased with further knee flexion, the distances decreased with flexion, and external rotation increased with knee flexion. Using internal rotation load, the force in the FCL was relatively small across all knee flexion angles, and the distances decreased with flexion; the amount of internal rotation was fairly constant. CONCLUSIONS FCL has a primary role in preventing varus and external rotation at 15° of flexion. The FCL does not perform isometrically following knee flexion during neutral rotation, and tibia rotation has significant effects on the kinematics of the FCL. Varus and external rotation laxity increased following knee flexion. By providing more realistic data about the function and length patterns of the FCL and the kinematics of the intact knee, improved reconstruction and rehabilitation protocols can be developed.
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Bates NA, Myer GD, Shearn JT, Hewett TE. Anterior cruciate ligament biomechanics during robotic and mechanical simulations of physiologic and clinical motion tasks: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2015; 30:1-13. [PMID: 25547070 PMCID: PMC4298459 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2014.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2014] [Revised: 12/14/2014] [Accepted: 12/15/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Investigators use in vitro joint simulations to invasively study the biomechanical behaviors of the anterior cruciate ligament. The aims of these simulations are to replicate physiologic conditions, but multiple mechanisms can be used to drive in vitro motions, which may influence biomechanical outcomes. The objective of this review was to examine, summarize, and compare biomechanical evidence related to anterior cruciate ligament function from in vitro simulations of knee motion. A systematic review was conducted (2004 to 2013) in Scopus, PubMed/Medline, and SPORTDiscus to identify peer-reviewed studies that reported kinematic and kinetic outcomes from in vitro simulations of physiologic or clinical tasks at the knee. Inclusion criteria for relevant studies were articles published in English that reported on whole-ligament anterior cruciate ligament mechanics during the in vitro simulation of physiologic or clinical motions on cadaveric knees that were unaltered outside of the anterior-cruciate-ligament-intact, -deficient, and -reconstructed conditions. A meta-analysis was performed to synthesize biomechanical differences between the anterior-cruciate-ligament-intact and reconstructed conditions. 77 studies met our inclusion/exclusion criteria and were reviewed. Combined joint rotations have the greatest impact on anterior cruciate ligament loads, but the magnitude by which individual kinematic degrees of freedom contribute to ligament loading during in vitro simulations is technique-dependent. Biomechanical data collected in prospective, longitudinal studies corresponds better with robotic-manipulator simulations than mechanical-impact simulations. Robotic simulation indicated that the ability to restore intact anterior cruciate ligament mechanics with anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions was dependent on loading condition and degree of freedom examined.
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- Nathaniel A. Bates
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA,The Sports Health and Performance Institute, OSU Sports Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA,Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA,Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA,Department Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA,Athletic Training Division, School of Allied Medical Professions, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA,The Sports Health and Performance Institute, OSU Sports Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA,Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA,Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA,Departments of Physiology and Cell Biology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Family Medicine and Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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Transtibial versus anteromedial portal anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using soft-tissue graft and expandable fixation. Arthroscopy 2014; 30:1461-7. [PMID: 25124481 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2014.05.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2013] [Revised: 05/23/2014] [Accepted: 05/28/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare clinical outcomes between transtibial drilling and anteromedial portal techniques for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using soft-tissue grafts secured with expandable fixation. METHODS Patients undergoing soft-tissue ACL reconstruction using expandable fixation between 2007 and 2011 were reviewed for inclusion in this study. Revision ACL cases were excluded. All surgeries were performed by 1 of 2 sports medicine fellowship-trained surgeons (T.S.D., K.D.M.). A total of 128 patients (67 comprising transtibial cohort and 61 comprising anteromedial portal cohort) had a minimum of 24 months' follow-up (mean, 27 months) and met the inclusion criteria. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on the method used for creation of the femoral tunnel. At final follow-up, outcomes were assessed with KT-1000 (MEDmetric, San Diego, CA) measurements, as well as International Knee Documentation Committee, Lysholm, and Tegner scores. Data were screened for normality and skew before use of parametric statistics and were transformed if necessary. Data were analyzed by 1-way analysis of variance with post hoc paired comparisons using the Bonferroni approximation. RESULTS No differences in demographic characteristics were observed between the 2 groups. There was no significant difference in postoperative KT-1000 measurements between the 2 cohorts (1.571 ± 0.2275 mm in transtibial cohort [n = 35] and 1.246 ± 0.09249 mm in anteromedial cohort [n = 61], P = .1259). A significant improvement in International Knee Documentation Committee scores was observed in the anteromedial cohort, increasing from 41 ± 16 to 89 ± 7.4 (mean ± SD) (P < .0001). Similar changes were observed for the Lysholm score. There was no significant difference between cohorts for any postoperative scores measured (P > .2). CONCLUSIONS Our data show comparable KT-1000 measurements for both anteromedial and transtibial femoral drilling techniques when using a soft-tissue graft with expandable fixation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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Liu P, Wang J, Zhao F, Xu Y, Ao Y. Anatomic, arthroscopically assisted, mini-open fibular collateral ligament reconstruction: an in vitro biomechanical study. Am J Sports Med 2014; 42:373-81. [PMID: 24284050 DOI: 10.1177/0363546513508536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The fibular collateral ligament (FCL) is the primary restraint to varus rotation of the knee joint. Arthroscopic techniques are widely used and minimally invasive, but anatomic arthroscopic reconstruction of an isolated FCL injury has not been reported. HYPOTHESIS Anatomic reconstruction of an isolated FCL injury can be performed arthroscopically and will restore the knee to near-normal stability. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS A total of 12 nonpaired, fresh-frozen cadaveric knees were biomechanically subjected to a 10-N·m varus moment and 5-N·m external and internal rotation torques at 0°, 15°, 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120° of knee flexion, respectively (0° only for varus loading). Testing was performed with an intact and sectioned FCL and also after an anatomic reconstruction of the FCL by arthroscopic technique. Kinematics of each knee under various loading conditions was determined with a robotic universal force/moment sensor testing system. RESULTS After sectioning, significant increases were found in varus rotation at 0°, 15°, 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120° of knee flexion; in external rotation at 15°, 30°, and 60° of knee flexion; and in internal rotation at 30°, 60°, and 90° of knee flexion. After reconstruction, full recovery of knee stability was observed in varus rotation at 0°, 15°, 30°, and 60°; in external rotation at 0°, 15°, 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120°; and in internal rotation at 0°, 15°, 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120°. When the sectioned and intact FCL knee conditions were compared, significant increases of 3.4° at 90° of flexion and 3.4° at 120° of flexion were found (P < .001, both conditions); when the reconstructed and sectioned FCL knee conditions were compared, significant decreases of 1.7° at 90° of flexion and 1.7° at 120° of knee flexion were found (P = .033 and .043, respectively). CONCLUSION An anatomic reconstruction of the FCL can be performed by an arthroscopically assisted mini-open technique with an isolated FCL injury, and near-normal stability of the knee can be restored. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Anatomic reconstruction of the FCL by an arthroscopically assisted mini-open technique is a viable, less invasive option to treat nonrepairable isolated FCL injury.
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- Ping Liu
- Yingfang Ao, Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China 100191.
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Debandi A, Maeyama A, Hoshino Y, Asai S, Goto B, Smolinski P, Fu FH. The effect of tunnel placement on rotational stability after ACL reconstruction: evaluation with use of triaxial accelerometry in a porcine model. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2013; 21:589-95. [PMID: 22437660 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-012-1961-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2011] [Accepted: 03/06/2012] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Conventional transtibial technique fails to restore the rotational knee stability in spite of successful anterior laxity, while anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using the anteromedial portal technique has been developed expecting better rotational kinematics because of closer reproduction of the native anterior cruciate ligament anatomy. However, the rotational instability after those two procedures has not been fully examined especially in terms of dynamic component of the rotational stability. The purpose was to assess the effect of anatomic versus non-anatomic tunnel placement on rotational knee stability after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using triaxial accelerometry. METHODS Sixteen porcine knees underwent a manual pivot-shift test at four different conditions: (1) anterior cruciate ligament intact, (2) anterior cruciate ligament deficient, (3) non-anatomic transtibial reconstruction, and (4) anatomic anteromedial portal reconstruction. The three-dimensional acceleration of knee motion during the pivot-shift test was recorded using a triaxial accelerometer. RESULTS Both anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions decreased significantly the acceleration of the pivot-shift test from the increased level in the anterior cruciate ligament-deficient condition. However, the transtibial technique fails to reach the intact level of acceleration, while the anteromedial portal technique reduced the acceleration to even less than the intact level. CONCLUSION The transtibial anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction could not restore the dynamic rotational stability of the intact knee, whereas the anteromedial portal technique restored the dynamic rotational stability closer to the intact level. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Aníbal Debandi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, 3471 Fifth Avenue, 1010 Kaufmann Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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Suomalainen P, Moisala AS, Paakkala A, Kannus P, Järvelä T. Comparison of tunnel placements and clinical results of single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction before and after starting the use of double-bundle technique. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2013; 21:646-53. [PMID: 22527410 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-012-1981-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2011] [Accepted: 03/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate whether the locations of the grafts in single-bundle (SB) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction have changed to more anatomical as the double-bundle (DB) method has become more familiar. METHODS Operation using anteromedial (not transtibial) portal and freehand technique [Group A (N = 25) in 2003, Group B (N = 25) in 2007]. The evaluation methods preoperatively and at the 2-year follow-up (two blinded examiners): clinical examination, stability measurement (KT-1000 arthrometer), the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), and the Lysholm knee scores. A musculoskeletal radiologist made tunnel measurements from the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). RESULTS The average tunnel placement in the femoral side: from Blumensaat's line 27 % (Group A) and 26 % (Group B), from the posterior edge of the femur 32 % (Group A) and 29 % (Group B). The average tunnel placement in the tibial side: from the anterior edge 45 % (Group A) and 45 % (Group B), from the lateral side 57 % (Group A) and 54 % (Group B) (P = 0.024). Graft failures ending up to revision ACL surgery: 4 (Group A) and 0 (Group B) (P = 0.045). Operation time reduced 19 min (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION Tunnel placement at the femoral side was already very low (anatomical) in patients operated in 2003. No significant difference was found when comparing to the patients operated in 2007. There were significantly more graft failures in the Group A, suggesting that the use of the DB method in ACL surgery in 2007 may have also improved the technique and results of the SB ACL reconstruction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prospective comparative study, Level II.
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Yamazaki J, Muneta T, Ju YJ, Koga H, Morito T, Sekiya I. The kinematic analysis of female subjects after double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction during single-leg squatting. J Orthop Sci 2013; 18:284-9. [PMID: 23329075 DOI: 10.1007/s00776-012-0350-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2012] [Accepted: 12/11/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The kinematic characteristics of female anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-injured subjects were recognized in our previous study using an electromagnetic device comparing both female control groups and male ACL-injured subjects during single-leg squatting. OBJECTIVE To assess the kinematic characteristics of female subjects after double-bundle ACL reconstruction during single-leg squatting. METHODS Three-dimensional motion analysis was performed for single-leg squatting in female subjects after ACL reconstruction. We evaluated the relative angles between the pelvis, thigh, and lower leg using an electromagnetic device during single-leg squatting in 28 female subjects with ACL reconstruction. All patients included in this study restored their sports performance level to 90 % or higher. RESULTS Comparing the involved leg to the uninjured leg of female subjects after ACL reconstruction, the involved leg demonstrated significantly more hip adduction and less knee varus than the uninjured leg. Comparing the anterior cruciate ligament-reconstructed female subjects to the healthy female controls, the involved leg after ACL reconstruction demonstrated significantly less hip flexion, more hip external rotation, more hip adduction, and more knee flexion than the dominant leg of the control group. CONCLUSION This kinematic study exhibited kinematic characteristics of ACL-reconstructed knees of female subjects. Double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction could not quite restore the normal kinematics of female-involved legs compared with both uninjured legs of female subjects and healthy female controls. In future studies, restoring the correct alignment of ACL reconstructed knee during single-leg squatting would be expected to reduce ACL re-injury and to assist a safe return to sport activities.
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- Junya Yamazaki
- Section of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan.
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Elias JJ, Kirkpatrick MS, Stonestreet MJ, Shah KS, Frampton CE, Morscher MA, Jones KC. Limited benefit of hamstrings forces for the anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee: an in vitro study. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2012; 226:752-8. [PMID: 23157076 DOI: 10.1177/0954411912453232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The hamstrings are considered stabilizers of the anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee; however, anterior cruciate ligament injury primarily influences tibiofemoral kinematics near full extension, where the hamstrings have the least influence on kinematics. Ten knees were tested at multiple flexion angles in vitro to directly compare the influence of anterior cruciate ligament injury and hamstrings activation on tibiofemoral kinematics. Tibiofemoral kinematics were measured for three testing conditions: (1) anterior cruciate ligament intact, with forces applied through the quadriceps muscles (596 N), (2) anterior cruciate ligament cut, with forces applied through the quadriceps, and (3) anterior cruciate ligament cut, with forces applied through the quadriceps and hamstrings (200 N). Based on repeated measures comparisons performed at each flexion angle, cutting the anterior cruciate ligament significantly (p < 0.05) increased tibial anterior translation, medial translation, and internal rotation at 0 degrees and 15 degrees of flexion by approximately 2.5 mm, 1 mm, and 2 degrees, respectively. Internal rotation also increased significantly at 30 degrees. With the anterior cruciate ligament cut, loading the hamstrings significantly decreased anterior translation, medial translation, and internal rotation at 45 degrees, by approximately 2 mm, 2 mm, and 4 degrees, respectively. Loading the hamstrings caused kinematic changes in the opposite direction of the anterior cruciate ligament injury, but the changes occurred at deeper flexion angles than those at which anterior cruciate ligament injury influenced tibiofemoral kinematics.
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- John J Elias
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Akron General Medical Center, OH 44307, USA.
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Driscoll MD, Isabell GP, Conditt MA, Ismaily SK, Jupiter DC, Noble PC, Lowe WR. Comparison of 2 femoral tunnel locations in anatomic single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a biomechanical study. Arthroscopy 2012; 28:1481-9. [PMID: 22796141 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2011] [Revised: 03/13/2012] [Accepted: 03/14/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate knee stability after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using 2 modern clinically relevant single-bundle constructs. METHODS Two arthroscopic ACL reconstructions were performed on 6 fresh-frozen human cadaveric knees using bone-patellar tendon-bone autografts. The tibial tunnel was centered in the anatomic tibial footprint. The femoral tunnel was reamed through the anteromedial (AM) portal and centered alternately in either the AM portion of the femoral footprint (center-AM) or the center of the femoral footprint (center-center). Two external loading conditions were applied: (1) a 134-N anterior tibial load and (2) a 10-Nm valgus load combined with a 5-Nm internal tibial torque. Resulting kinematics were determined under 4 conditions: (1) ACL intact, (2) ACL deficient, (3) center-AM reconstruction, and (4) center-center reconstruction. RESULTS In response to anterior tibial loading, anterior translation was similar in the ACL-intact knee and the 2 reconstructions at 0° to 60° of flexion but was greater in the reconstructed specimens at 90°. In response to the complex rotatory load, internal tibial rotation (ITR) at 30° of flexion was slightly greater in center-AM knees compared with ACL-intact knees (11.0° ± 0.6° v 10.5° ± 0.6°, P = .03). At other angles tested, ITR in both reconstructions was similar to the ACL-intact knee (P > .05). When we compared the 2 reconstruction alternatives, however, center-center knees exhibited greater resistance to ITR at all angles (P < .05). CONCLUSION Anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction performed with the femoral tunnel placed through the AM portal restores translational and rotational knee stability to an extent that closely approximates the ACL-intact condition. When compared with the AM femoral tunnel position, a femoral tunnel positioned in the anatomic center of the femoral origin of the ACL may further improve rotatory stability without sacrificing anterior stability. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study provides additional biomechanical evidence in support of anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction with tunnels positioned in the center of the femoral and tibial footprints.
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Jacobi M, Magnussen RA, Villa V, Demey G, Neyret P. The concept of double bundle ACL simulation with a single bundle patellar tendon graft. A cadaveric feasibility study. Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Ther Technol 2012; 4:19. [PMID: 22676555 PMCID: PMC3469358 DOI: 10.1186/1758-2555-4-19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2011] [Accepted: 05/31/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background There is significant interest in the restoration of the double-bundle anatomy of the native ACL when performing ACL reconstruction. Possible techniques include those utilizing two separate grafts with independent tunnels and those that attempt to mimic this anatomy with a single graft and fewer tunnels. Many of the latter techniques require specific instrumentation and are technically challenging. We demonstrate that the double-bundle anatomy of the native ACL can theoretically be mimicked by a single-bundle reconstruction. Methods We performed single bundle ACL reconstruction with a bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) graft in two cadaveric knees. Both grafts were placed to mimic the native ACL footprints – one reconstruction was performed with rectangular bone blocks and oval tunnels and one was performed utilizing a standard BTB graft and round tunnels. Qualitative assessment of graft behavior was made as the knees were taken through a range of motion. Results The ACL graft was able to qualitatively mimic the behavior of the native ACL in both knees provided the bone blocks were correctly orientated. Conclusions ACL reconstruction with a single BTB graft can qualitatively mimic the behavior of the two bundles of the native ACL. The key to ensuring this behavior was noted to be appropriate orientation of the graft in the tunnels. Quantitative biomechanical investigations are necessary to evaluate the impact of graft orientation on function.
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- Matthias Jacobi
- Orthopädie am Rosenberg, Rorschacherstrasse 150, St, Gallen, 9006, Switzerland.
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