ACL Reconstruction with Autologous Hamstring Tendon: Comparison of Short Term Clinical Results between Rigid-fix and PINN-ACL Cross Pin
- Author:
Seung Suk SEO
1
;
Chang Wan KIM
;
Tae Seok NAM
;
Sang Yeong CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Busan Paik Hospital, University of Inje College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. kcw8737@empas.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction;
Hamstring tendon;
Rigid-fix;
PINN-ACL Cross Pin
- MeSH:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament;
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction;
Employment;
Humans;
Humulus;
Knee;
Tendons;
Transplants
- From:The Journal of Korean Knee Society
2011;23(4):208-212
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To compare the short term clinical results of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with autologous hamstring tendon between Rigid-fix and PINN-ACL Cross Pin for femoral side fixation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 127 patients who underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using autologous hamstring tendon and had been followedup for over than one year were enrolled for the present study. Rigid-fix was used in 71 cases (group 1), and PINN-ACL Cross Pin was used in 56 cases (group 2). Clinical and radiological results, operation time, and perioperative complications were compared amongst the two groups. RESULTS: The International Knee Documentation Committee subjective score and Lysholm score were 94 and 95 in group 1 and 87 and 91 in group 2, with no statistical difference (p=0.892, p=0.833), respectively. However, significant difference was observed in one-leg hop test between the two groups (p=0.032). Five cases in group 1 and 40 cases in group 2 were found to be associated with perioperative complications with statistical difference (p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: There was no resultant difference between the employment of PINN-ACL Cross Pin and Rigid-fix as femoral graft fixation for ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon. However, PINN-ACL Cross Pin led to complications with extensive operation times. Hence, it needs further improvement of tools for minimization of complications.
