Author/Editor		Sajovic, Matjaž; Strahovnik, Andrej; Komadina, Radko; Dernovšek, Mojca Zvezdana
Title		The effect of graft choice on functional outcome in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Type		članek
Source		Int Orthop
Vol. and No.		Letnik 32
Publication year		2008
Volume		str. 473-478
Language		eng
Abstract		A prospective, randomised, 5-year follow-up study was designed to compare the functional results between patellar tendon and hamstring tendon autografts after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Primary reconstruction was performed in 32 patients using the central third of the patellar ligament and in 32 patients using double-looped semitendinosus and gracilis tendons. All reconstructions were performed by a single surgeon, with identical surgical technique and rehabilitation protocol. Of the total 64 patients in the study, 54 (85 %) were available for the 5-year follow-up. No statistically significant differences were seen with respect to Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) classification, clinical and KT-2000 arthrometer laxity testing, single-legged hop test and anterior knee pain. Graft rupture occurred in two patients (8 %) in the patellar tendon group and in two patients 7 % in the hamstring tendon group; 23 patiens (88 %) in the patellar tendon group 23 paients (82 %) in the hamstring tendon group returned to their pre-injury activity level. Good subjective outcome and stability can be obtained by using either graft; no statistically significant differences were found in functionaloutcome between the grafts.
Descriptors		ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT