The Activity Leading to ACL Injury and the ability to Resume Duty following Reconstructive Surgery in Malaysian Military Patients
- Author:
Tengku Muzaffar Tengku Md Shihabudin
;
Shahrulazua Ahmad
;
Musa Kasmin
;
Masdiamin Mohamad Nor
;
Muhamad Fuad Daud
;
Mohammad Amiruddin Hamdan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Military patients
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2013;68(2):115-118
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are
common among Malaysian military patients but has not
been studied closely. The purpose of this study was to
assess the type of activities leading to the ACL injury and
the outcome of reconstructive ACL surgery at one year
follow up.
Methods: From the registry record, military patients who had undergone ACL reconstruction in two Malaysian military
hospitals were identified. Their medical records were
reviewed. The activities that they performed when the ACL
injury occurred were identified. After ACL reconstruction,
the patients’ ability to resume previous duty at one year
follow up was evaluated.
Results: From 111 patients, 82% of the ACL injuries were due to sporting activities whereas military activities and road traffic accident accounted for 14 % and 4 % respectively. Out of 69 patients with isolated ACL injury who were followed up at one year, all except two were able to resume their previous duty.
Conclusions: Among the military patients who underwent
ACL reconstruction, ACL injury was mainly due to sporting
activity. ACL reconstruction showed good outcome at one
year follow up.
