Reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament by transplantation of autogenous hamstring and fixation with double crossbar (Rigidfix) at the femoral side under arthroscopy
- VernacularTitle:关节镜下股骨双横拴式固定重建前交叉韧带
- Author:
Yi WANG
;
Guofa YANG
;
Yuebin QI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL);
Arthroscopy;
Reconstruction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2004;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To introduce a new technique in reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) by transplantation of autogenous hamstring and fixation with double crossbar (Rigidfix) under arthroscopy. Methods From July 2003 to Spetember 2005, 32 patients with ACL injury were treated with ACL reconstruction. Autogenous semitendinous and gracilis tendons were transplanted, fixed by double crossbar at the femoral end and an Intrafix screw in the tibial tunnel. Knee joint function and stability before and after operation as well as X-ray radiographs were evaluated according to the Lysholm scoring scale and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) rating scale. The reliability of the fixation and its short term effect were analyzed. Results Twenty-eight patients were available for follow-up with duration from 6 to 28 months. The function of knee joint improved greatly. Four cases had unconscious positive findings in physical examination. The average Lysholm scores before and after opration were 53. 0?6. 3 and 90. 0?5. 2, respectively ( P
