FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF ARTHROSCOPY ASSISTED ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION USING BONE PATELLAR TENDON BONE AUTOGRAFT

• Published in: Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences Vol. 4; no. 34; pp. 5913 - 5922
• Main Authors: Vinod, Kumar A.C, Ravish, V.N, Raju, Bharath G, Dumra, Rohit
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Akshantala Enterprises Private Limited 27.04.2015
• Subjects: Arthroscopy; Endoscopic surgery; Joints; Methods; Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc
• DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2015/865
• ISSN: 2278-4748

INTRODUCTION: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most frequently injured ligaments in the human body. (1) The Anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) is the primary stabilizer of the knee and prevents the knee against anterior translation. (2) It is also important in counteracting rotational and valgus stress. (1) The middle third of the patellar tendon autograft for ACL reconstruction can be readily procured and firmly fixed. (3) It can tolerate the loads produced by an intensive rehabilitation programme. (3) Fixation of bone plugs using interference screws provides sufficient stability to meet the demand of a vigorous postoperative protocol. (3) It remains the gold standard for ACL reconstruction. (3) This study is to assess the functional outcome of arthroscopy assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone patellar tendon bone autograft. METHODS: This study was conducted in Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital from November 2012 to April 2014. During this period 20 cases of adult patients with ACL deficient patients were selected according to the inclusion criteria. Study aims to assess the functional outcome of arthroscopy assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon- bone autograft in terms of range of motion, postoperative knee stability, graft site morbidity and subjective knee functions. RESULTS: Results of our study showed that arthroscopy assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft could effectively improve knee stability and functions after surgery without any complication. CONCLUSION: Arthroscopy assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft is an excellent treatment option for anterior cruciate ligament deficient knees. It provides a stable knee and reduces postoperative morbidity and enables early rehabilitation. The functional outcome of arthroscopy assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with Bone Patellar tendon Bone autograft is excellent too good. The functional outcome of arthroscopy assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with Bone Patellar tendon Bone autograft is excellent to good and allows the patients to return to pre injury level of activity. KEYWORDS: Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Bone Patellar Tendon Bone Autograft.