EXCELLENT KNEE STABILITY, AND EARLY RETURN TO SPORTS AFTER ARTHROSCOPIC ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION USING HAMSTRING AUTOGRAFT WITH SUTURE TAPE AUGMENTATION

Javed Iqbal

doi:10.46903/gjms/23.4.Suppl.2063

EXCELLENT KNEE STABILITY, AND EARLY RETURN TO SPORTS AFTER ARTHROSCOPIC ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION USING HAMSTRING AUTOGRAFT WITH SUTURE TAPE AUGMENTATION

Javed Iqbal

Abstract

Background: ACL injuries are amongst the frequently occurring injuries of knee which usually affect athletes. In this study, we sought to assess outcomes of the suture tape augmentation of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, in respect to knee stability, post-surgery rehabilitation, return to sports and complications rate.

Materials & Methods: This case series study was conducted from Jan 2020 to July 2023 in MTI, LRH Peshawar. A total of 100 patients were included. Clinical outcomes were assessed by knee stability tests, return to sports and preinjury activity level and Patient reported outcome measures (IKDC, Tegner scores) Statistics were compared with paired t-tests and chi square test where applicable in the analysis of the results, keeping the level of p < 0. 05 Statistically significant.

Results: The results showed excellent knee stability at each follow up. The mean Lysholum scores increased from 52.76 pre operation to 90.80 post operation (p < 0. 001), and IKDC score from preop 48.34 to post op 85.54 (p<0.001). Complications rate was 7% in the form infection (5%) and stiffness (2%). The average time taken to return to full activities was 6 months on average.

Conclusion: Suture tape augmentation of the ACL reconstruction yields promising outcome in term of knee stability, quicker rehabilitation, early return to sports and decreased complications.

Keywords

ACL reconstruction; hamstring autograft; knee stability; internal brace; suture tap augmentation.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46903/gjms/23.4.Suppl.2063