Comparison of Osteochondral Autologous Transplantation, Microfracture, or Debridement Techniques in Articular Cartilage Lesions Associated With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Prospective Study With a 3-Year Follow-up

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rimtautas Gudas ◽  
Agnė Gudaitė ◽  
Tomas Mickevičius ◽  
Nerijus Masiulis ◽  
Rasa Simonaitytė ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Articular Cartilage ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Autologous Transplantation ◽  
Ligament Injury ◽  
Anterior Cruciate ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Articular Cartilage Lesions ◽  
Osteochondral Autologous Transplantation

Risk factors for progression of articular cartilage damage after anatomical anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

2018 ◽  
Vol 100-B (3) ◽  
pp. 285-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Nakamae ◽  
N. Adachi ◽  
M. Deie ◽  
M. Ishikawa ◽  
T. Nakasa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Articular Cartilage ◽  
Acl Reconstruction ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cartilage Damage ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Articular Cartilage Damage ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

Aims To investigate the risk factors for progression of articular cartilage damage after anatomical anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Patients and Methods A total of 174 patients who underwent second-look arthroscopic evaluation after anatomical ACL reconstruction were enrolled in this study. The graded condition of the articular cartilage at the time of ACL reconstruction was compared with that at second-look arthroscopy. Age, gender, body mass index (BMI), ACL reconstruction technique, meniscal conditions, and other variables were assessed by regression analysis as risk factors for progression of damage to the articular cartilage. Results In the medial compartment, multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that partial medial meniscectomy (odds ratio (OR) 6.82, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.11 to 22.04, p = 0.001), pivot-shift test grade at the final follow-up (OR 3.53, CI 1.39 to 8.96, p = 0.008), BMI (OR 1.15, CI 1.03 to 1.28, p = 0.015) and medial meniscal repair (OR 3.19, CI 1.24 to 8.21, p = 0.016) were significant risk factors for progression of cartilage damage. In the lateral compartment, partial lateral meniscectomy (OR 10.94, CI 4.14 to 28.92, p < 0.001) and side-to-side differences in anterior knee laxity at follow-up (OR 0.63, p = 0.001) were significant risk factors. Conclusion Partial meniscectomy was found to be strongly associated with the progression of articular cartilage damage despite r anatomical ACL reconstruction. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:285–93.

scholarly journals Return to Sports after Acute Simultaneous Reconstruction of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Grade III Medial Collateral Ligament Injury

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2325967117S0003
Author(s):  
Agustin Bertona ◽  
Juan Pablo Zicaro ◽  
Juan Manuel Gonzalez Viescas ◽  
Nicolas Atala ◽  
Carlos Yacuzzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Medial Collateral Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Return To Sport ◽  
Ligament Injury ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Simultaneous Reconstruction ◽  
Anterior Cruciate ◽  
Grade Iii

Objectives: Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury and Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury account for 20% of knee ligament lesions. Conservative treatment of MCL and surgical ACL reconstruction are generally recommended. Significant medial instability after non-surgical management of MCL can lead to ACL reconstruction failure. The optimal management for athletes with combined ACL-MCL injuries remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to analyze the functional and clinical evolution of patients who underwent combined ACL-MCL surgery and their return-to-sport level with minimum 2-years follow-up. Methods: A total of 20 athletes with acute simultaneous ACL/Grade III MCL reconstructions were treated between March 2006 and January 2014. The minimum follow-up time was 24 months. Subjective functional results (IKDC, Lysholm), range of motion, anterior-medial and rotational stability (Lachmann, Pivot Shift, valgus stress) were evaluated. The ability to return to sport (Tegner) and the level achieved was recorded. Results: All patients significantly improved functional scores and stability tests. The mean subjective IKDC score improved from 37.7 ± 12.9 (range 21-69) preoperatively to 88.21 ± 4.47 (range 80-96) postoperatively (P <0.05). The average Lysholm score was 40.44 ± 10.58 (range 27-65) preoperatively and 90.83 ± 3.38 (range 84-95) postoperatively (P <0.05). Valgus and sagittal laxity was not observed (IKDC A 92% B 8%) at final follow-up. All patients had normal/nearly normal (IKDC A or B) mobility. All patients returned to sports; 90% reached the level they had prior to the ligamentous injury. Of all competitive athletes, 66% achieved the same level of sport. Conclusion: In athletes with acute ACL-Grade III MCL lesions, an early simultaneous reconstruction can significantly improve the medial and sagittal stability of the knee. This procedure resulted in excellent functional outcomes, with return to the same level of sports in the majority of patients at short-term follow-up.

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