Objective To study the efficacy of arthroscopic reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)with hamstring tendons and button-suture plate.Methods Thirty-two cases of ACL rupture received arthroscopic reconstruction with hamstring tendons and button-suture plate.The Lachman test and Pivot shift test were performed before and after operation to assess the stability of the knee joint.The knee function was evaluated according to Lysholm rating scale.Regular MRI,anterioposterior and lateral films of knee joint,patella axial radiography were conducted before the operation,to exclude the possibility of osteal avulsion at both ends of ACL.Results The 32 cases were followed for 3.5-29 months,in which 25 cases were more than 12 months.The knee stabilities of all cases recovered.The preoperative Lachman test results were positive in 32 cases,and the Pivot shift test results were positive in 28 cases.Lysholm rating score was 51.8?5.6.The postoperative Lachman tests result were negative in 30 cases,and weakly positive in 2 cases.The Pivot test showed negative results in all the cases.The Lysholm rating score was increased to 90.7?2.5 after the operation.Three cases experienced joint effusion and were treated with puncture aspiration.Conclusions The short-term clinical effect of arthroscopic reconstruction of ACL with hamstring tendons and suture plate is favorable.

Objective To discuss the clinical value of the treatment of intercondylar fractures of the distal femur using open reduction and internal fi xation. Methods From July 1995 to December 2001, a total of 32 intercondylar fra ctures of the distal femur were treated with open reduction and internal fixatio n with a plate, 95? blade plate, a dynamic condylar screw (DCS) or a condyla r buttress plate. There were 13 cases of type-C1, 10 type-C2 and 9 type-C3 ac cording to the AO/ASIF standard. The outcomes of internal fixation were evaluate d according to preoperative and postoperative radiographs and postoperative func tions of the knee. Results 27 patients were followed-up from 8 months to 8 year s. The results were excellent in 14 cases, good in 9, poor in 4 according to San ders standard. Conclusion Open reduction and internal fixation is an ideal ch oice for intercondylar fractures of the distal femur.