scholarly journals Analysis of Motor Coordination Alteration after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (85) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilma Jurevičienė ◽  
Dovilė Kielė ◽  
Ričardas Jurevičius ◽  
Tadas Česnaitis

Research background and hypothesis. The Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured ligament of the knee and its injuries result in significant functional impairment. Injury to the ACL is associated with altered knee joint loading and impaired neuromuscular control, which defined as the ability to produce well controlled movements and dynamic balance.Research aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate motor  coordination  and functional capacity of patients who received rehabilitation program following ACL reconstruction.Research methods. The study included 15 males aged 33.7 ± 2.49 years who had undergone unilateral ACL reconstruction  with  a  semitendinosus/gracilis  (STG)  graft  in  Kaunas  Clinical  hospital.  For  objective  functional testing, we used figure-of-eight movement coordination test. The Lysholm questionnaire was included as a disability outcome measure following ACL injury and reconstruction.  The patients were assessed preoperatively and after 5 and 21weeks postoperatively.Research  results.  The  results  of  this  study  indicated  that  motor  coordination  timescale  showed  significant differences (p < 0.05) between the injured and the healthy legs before surgery and after 5 and 21 weeks. The movement coordination test data showed that there the timescale significantly  longer on the injured knee compared with the noninjured knee. After 21 weeks of rehabilitation we found significantly lower (p  < 0.05) values in injured knees compared with the preoperative data. In injured knee the timescale after 21 weeks of rehabilitation was significantly (p < 0.05) longer compared with noninjured knee.The Lysholm questionnaire scale indicated that there was a significant difference in the results for values (p  < 0.05) before surgery and after 21 weeks of rehabilitation. The questionnaire scale data showed that after 21 weeks of rehabilitation results for values was significantly (p < 0.05) highest compared with before surgery and after 5 weeks.Discussion and conclusions. There was improvement in the injured leg in mean motor coordination timescale 21 weeks after ACL reconstruction, but the timescale was higher than in the uninjured leg. After 21 weeks of ACL reconstruction knee functional status in most patients was good or excellent.Keywords: knee joint, the Lysholm questionnaire, movement coordination test.

Author(s):  
Dwikora Novembri Utomo ◽  
Purwati ◽  
Damayanti Tinduh ◽  
Nanang Hari Wibowo

A torn in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) caused by interference with the proprioceptive function of the knee joint can result in decreased function and other joint structure degradation that ultimately affect to daily activities. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is widely used in recent studies to improve the healing of soft tissue injuries because it contains a lot of growth factor. This study was to determine the effect of platelet rich plasma in ACL reconstruction surgery. ACL reconstruction patients either with or without PRP were evaluated with Joint Position Sense (JPS) and Threshold To Detection of Passive Motion (TTDPM) measurements and the results were compared. From this study found 20 patients who had ACL reconstruction performed either with or without PRP. The test results showed statistically significant differences JPS in patients with ACL reconstruction who given PRP and not, at angle of 30˚ (p=0,037) and 45˚ (p=0,034). It also obtained a non-significant difference TTDPM in both groups (p=0,172). The conclusion obtained in this study is the addition of platelet rich plasma in patients with ACL reconstruction of knee joint can improve the function of JPS at an angle of 30˚ and 45˚, while the function of TTDPM is not increased significantly.


2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (11) ◽  
pp. 1111-1120
Author(s):  
Robin Otchwemah ◽  
Jan-Hendrik Naendrup ◽  
Frauke Mattner ◽  
Thorsten Tjardes ◽  
Holger Bäthis ◽  
...  

AbstractKnee joint infections constitute a rare but devastating complication after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. We hypothesized that effective infection therapy and graft preservation is possible following a standard treatment protocol. We retrospectively analyzed all patients admitted to our center with suspected infection of the knee after ACL reconstruction between 2010 and 2012. Following a standardized protocol, blood samples were drawn and synovial fluid was analyzed. Furthermore, the protocol consisted of arthroscopic lavages and debridements of the anterior and posterior joint compartments over three incisions, and targeted antibiotic therapy over a period of 6 weeks. Surgeries were repeated every 2 days until clinical signs of infections resolved, but at least two times. Mean observation period was 10 months. Forty-one patients aged 31 ( ±  9.9) years and admitted 14 ( ±  7.5) days after ACL reconstruction were included. Pathogens were found in 34 patients and coagulase-negative staphylococci were isolated most commonly (31 isolates in 28 patients). Quinolones were the most commonly used antibiotic agents. Mean number of operations was 3.8 ( ± 1.4). Following the standard protocol, primary successful infection treatment with graft preservation was possible in 37 of the included 41 patients. Graft preservation was achieved in 100% of the included patients with Gaechter stage 1 and 2 infections. Knee joint infection after ACL reconstruction was successfully treated following a standardized protocol, and graft preservation was reliably achieved especially in cases with infections at an early stage.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 232596711877450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth J. Scott ◽  
Robert Westermann ◽  
Nathalie A. Glass ◽  
Carolyn Hettrich ◽  
Brian R. Wolf ◽  
...  

Background: The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) is designed to advance patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments by utilizing question banks for major health domains. Purpose: To compare the responsiveness and construct validity of the PROMIS physical function computer adaptive test (PF CAT) with current PRO instruments for patients before and up to 2 years after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Study Design: Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2. Methods: Initially, 157 patients completed the PROMIS PF CAT, Short Form–36 Health Survey (SF-36 physical function [PF] and general health [GH]), Marx Activity Rating Scale (MARS), Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS activities of daily living [ADL], sport, and quality of life [QOL]), and EuroQol–5 dimensions questionnaire (EQ-5D) at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 2 years after ACL reconstruction. Correlations between instruments, ceiling and floor effects, effect sizes (Cohen d), and standardized response means to describe responsiveness were evaluated. Subgroup analyses compared participants with and without additional arthroscopic procedures using linear mixed models. Results: At baseline, 6 weeks, and 6 months, the PROMIS PF CAT showed excellent or excellent-good correlations with the SF-36 PF ( r = 0.75-0.80, P < .01), KOOS-ADL ( r = 0.63-0.70, P < .01), and KOOS-sport ( r = 0.32-0.69, P < .01); excellent-good correlation with the EQ-5D ( r = 0.60-0.71, P < .01); and good correlation with the KOOS-QOL ( r = 0.52-0.58, P < .01). As expected, there were poor correlations with the MARS ( r = 0.00-0.24, P < .01) and SF-36 GH ( r = 0.16-0.34, P < .01 ). At 2 years, the PROMIS PF CAT showed good to excellent correlations with all PRO instruments ( r = 0.42-0.72, P < .01), including the MARS ( r = 0.42, P < .01), indicating frequent return to preinjury function. The PROMIS PF CAT had the fewest ceiling or floor effects of all instruments tested, and patients answered, on average, 4 questions. There was no significant difference in baseline physical function scores between subgroups; at follow-up, all groups showed improvements in scores that were not statistically different. Conclusion: The PROMIS PF CAT is a valid tool to assess outcomes after ACL reconstruction up to 2 years after surgery, demonstrating the highest responsiveness to change with the fewest ceiling and floor effects and a low time burden among all instruments tested. The PROMIS PF CAT is a beneficial alternative for assessing physical function in adults before and after ACL reconstruction.


Author(s):  
Mark Stasiak ◽  
Peter Torzilli ◽  
Carl Imhauser ◽  
Jonathan Packer ◽  
Asheesh Bedi ◽  
...  

A novel system was developed to investigate the effect of mechanical load on tendon to bone healing, using a rat model of ACL reconstruction. A greater understanding of the effects of mechanical load may improve rehabilitation practices for the more than 100,000 ACL reconstructions each year in the US alone.[1] The purpose of this study was to assess: the accuracy of knee joint distraction, variability in fixator compliance, and ability of animals to tolerate the fixator over a typical loading protocol.


2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 1341-1348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chase S. Dean ◽  
Jorge Chahla ◽  
Lauren M. Matheny ◽  
Justin J. Mitchell ◽  
Robert F. LaPrade

Background: Meniscal repair in the setting of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has demonstrated superior outcomes compared with isolated meniscal repair. Limited evidence exists for the effects of biological augmentation in isolated meniscal repair, particularly as compared with meniscal repair with concomitant ACL reconstruction. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes and survivorship of meniscal repair in 2 cohorts of patients: meniscal repair with biological augmentation using a marrow venting procedure (MVP) of the intercondylar notch, and meniscal repair with concomitant ACL reconstruction. We hypothesized that the clinical outcomes and survivorship of meniscal repair with concomitant ACL reconstruction would be improved compared with meniscal repair with biological augmentation. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Inclusion criteria were skeletally mature patients aged ≥16 years who underwent inside-out meniscal repair and either a concomitant MVP of the intercondylar notch or ACL reconstruction. Patients were excluded from this study if they were skeletally immature, underwent meniscus root or radial tear repair, or underwent meniscal repair with concurrent ligamentous reconstruction not limited to the ACL. At the preoperative evaluation and a minimum 2 years after the index meniscal repair procedure, patients were administered a subjective questionnaire. Differences in outcome scores, survivorship, and failure rates between the cohorts were assessed. Failure was defined as reoperation with meniscectomy or revision meniscal repair. Results: There were 109 patients (52 female, 57 male) who met the inclusion criteria for this study. There were 37 knees in cohort 1 (isolated meniscal repair plus MVP) and 72 knees in cohort 2 (meniscal repair plus ACL reconstruction). The failure status was known in 95 patients, and patient-reported outcome scores were obtained in 89 (82%) patients. Both cohorts demonstrated a significant improvement in all outcome scores, and there was no significant difference in any of the preoperative or postoperative outcome measures. The overall failure rate was 9.5% (9/95). There were 4 (12.9%) failures in cohort 1 and 5 failures (7.8%) in cohort 2, with no significant difference in failures between the cohorts ( P = .429). There was a significant association between failure and female sex ( P = .001). Conclusion: The most important finding in this study was that there was no difference in outcomes in meniscal repair performed with biological augmentation using an MVP versus that performed concomitantly with ACL reconstruction. The similar outcomes reported for meniscal repair with an MVP and meniscal repair with ACL reconstruction may be partly attributed to biological augmentation.


2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (09) ◽  
pp. 875-883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Meheux ◽  
Robert Jack ◽  
Patrick McCulloch ◽  
David Lintner ◽  
Joshua Harris

AbstractThis study performs a systematic review to determine (1) if a significant difference exists in return to preinjury activity level between one- and two-stage treatment of combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and patellar tendon (PT) tears; and (2) if a significant difference exists in the number of postoperative complications between the two differing surgical treatment approaches. A systematic review was performed using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and registered on PROSPERO. MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, SCOPUS, and Sport Discus were searched for English language level I–IV evidence studies on either one- (simultaneous) or two-stage (sequential) surgical treatment of simultaneously sustained ipsilateral ACL and PT tears. The approach to initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes were qualitatively analyzed. Methodological quality assessment of all included studies was completed using the Methodological Index for Non-randomized Studies (MINORS). The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) tool was used to assess quality of evidence and provide strength of recommendation. Statistical analyses were done using Fischer's exact test. Eleven articles (18 patients; 83% males; mean age, 31.1 ± 10.1 years; mean follow-up, 2.2 ± 1.7 years; and mean MINORS 7.8/16) were analyzed. Eight patients had a one-stage procedure (primary PT repair and ACL reconstruction), and 10 patients underwent a two-stage procedure (primary PT repair first followed by ACL reconstruction) with mean 28 ± 45.7 weeks (5 weeks–3 years) between surgeries. The rate for return to preinjury activity level after surgery was not significantly different between one- (88%) and two-stage (100%) (p = 0.444). There was a significantly higher complication rate (p = 0.023) in the one-stage (stiffness, instability, and patella baja) versus two-stage surgery (no complications). There was no significant difference in return to preinjury activity level between one- and two-stage PT repair and ACL reconstruction. However, the one-stage combined surgery had a significantly higher complication rate compared with two-stage surgery. The level of evidence is IV.


2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-185
Author(s):  
Ramy Said Assaad Ahmed Mohamed ◽  
Mohamed Hossam El-Din El-Shafie ◽  
Mohamed Ahmed El-Sheikh

Background. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has remained the gold standard for ACL injuries, especially for young individuals and athletes exposed to high level sporting activities aiming to return to their preinjury level of activity. Cortical suspensory femoral fixation is commonly performed for graft fixation to the femur in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendons. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical results of using fixed and adjustable loop cortical suspension devices in arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using the Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale after 12 months postoperatively. Material and methods. This study included a total of sixty patients who underwent transportal arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using a hamstring tendon autograft from November 2016 to December 2017. For femoral graft fixation, a fixed-length loop device was used in 30 patients (fixed-loop group) and an adjustable-length loop device was used in 30 patients (adjustable-loop group) randomly.For tibial graft fixation, interference screw was used for all patients. Results. The present study shows that there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups regarding the Lysholm score with highly statistically significant difference between preoperative and postoperative Lysholm score in each group separately. Conclusion. Both fixed loop and adjustable loop devices in ACL reconstruction provided good clinical outcomes but without significant statistical difference between both groups from the clinical point of view postoperatively using the Lysholm score.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 232596712110316
Author(s):  
Gerardo L. Garcés ◽  
Oscar Martel ◽  
Alejandro Yánez ◽  
Ignacio Manchado-Herrera ◽  
Luci M. Motta

Background: It is not clear whether the mechanical strength of adjustable-loop suspension devices (ALDs) in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is device dependent and if these constructs are different from those of an interference screw. Purpose: To compare the biomechanical differences of 2 types of ALDs versus an interference screw. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: ACL reconstruction was performed on porcine femurs and bovine extensor tendons with 3 types of fixation devices: interference screw, UltraButton (UB) ALD, and TightRope (TR) ALD (n = 10 for each). In addition to specimen testing, isolated testing of the 2 ALDs was performed. The loading protocol consisted of 3 stages: preload (static 150 N load for 5 minutes), cyclic load (50-250 N at 1 Hz for 1000 cycles), and load to failure (crosshead speed 50 mm/min). Displacement at different cycles, ultimate failure load, yield load, stiffness, and failure mode were recorded. Results: In specimen testing, displacement of the ALDs at the 1000th cycle was similar (3.42 ± 1.34 mm for TR and 3.39 ± 0.92 mm for UB), but both were significantly lower than that of the interference screw (7.54 ± 3.18 mm) ( P < .001 for both). The yield load of the UB (547 ± 173 N) was higher than that of the TR (420 ± 72 N) ( P = .033) or the interference screw (386 ± 51 N; P = .013), with no significant difference between the latter 2. In isolated device testing, the ultimate failure load of the TR (862 ± 64 N) was significantly lower than that of the UB (1879 ± 126 N) ( P < .001). Conclusion: Both ALDs showed significantly less displacement in cyclic loading at ultimate failure than the interference screw. The yield load of the UB was significantly higher than that of the other 2. The ultimate failure occurred at a significantly higher load for UB than it did for TR in isolated device testing. Clinical Relevance: Both UB and TR provided stronger fixation than an interference screw. Although difficult to assess, intrinsic differences in the mechanical properties of these ALDs may affect clinical outcomes.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (7_suppl5) ◽  
pp. 2325967119S0035
Author(s):  
Hytham S. Salem ◽  
Laura J. Huston ◽  
Alex Zajichek ◽  
Michelle Lora Wolcott ◽  
Eric C. McCarty ◽  
...  

Objectives: The success rate of meniscal repair is known to increase with concurrent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. However, the influence of ACL graft choice has not been described. The current study examines the effect of ACL graft choice on the outcome of meniscal repair performed in conjunction with ACL reconstruction (ACLR). Methods: Patients who underwent meniscal repair with concurrent primary ACLR were identified from a longitudinal, prospective cohort. Patient demographics and subjective outcome measures including the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), and Marx activity rating scale were collected preoperatively. Arthroscopic assessment of meniscal tear characteristics and associated repair technique were recorded intraoperatively. Patients with subsequent repair failure, defined as any subsequent surgical procedure addressing the meniscus repaired at index surgery, were identified and operative notes were obtained in order to accurately classify pathology and treatment. A logistic regression model was built to assess the association of patient specific factors, ACL graft, baseline Marx activity level and meniscal tear laterality with the occurrence of repair failure at 6-year follow-up. Results: A total of 646 patients underwent ACLR with concurrent meniscal repair. Bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) and soft tissue (ST) autograft were used in 55.7% and 33.9% of cases, respectively, while allografts were utilized in the remaining cases. Table 1 summarizes the univariate analysis of each baseline variable. A total of 101 patients (15.6%) required subsequent surgery on the meniscus repaired at index surgery, including 89 meniscectomies (87 partial, 2 subtotal), 11 revision meniscal repairs, and 1 meniscus allograft transplantation. No statistically significant difference in meniscal repair failure rate was observed based on patient age, sex, BMI or smoking status. The odds of meniscal repair failure within 6 years of surgery for patients with only a lateral meniscal repair are 68% less than those with only a medial meniscal repair (CI: 41%, 83%; p<0.001). There is a statistically significant relationship between baseline Marx activity and the risk of subsequent meniscal repair, though it is nonlinear—patients with low or high baseline activity are at the highest risk of meniscal repair failure (CI: 1.05,1.31; p=0.004, Figure 1). The estimated odds of meniscal repair failure for BTB allograft, ST allograft, and ST autograft were 2.78 (CI: 0.84,9.19; p=0.09), 2.29 (CI: 0.97,5.45; p=0.06), and 1.42 (CI:0.87,2.32; p=0.16) times that of BTB autograft, respectively, although none proved statistically significant. Meniscal repair failure is associated with significantly lower 6-year scores for all KOOS components and the IKDC (p<0.001). However, there was no significant difference in MARX activity at 6-years (p=0.27). Conclusion: In the setting of primary ACLR, the risk of meniscal repair failure is increased with medial versus lateral meniscal repair. Patients with low or high baseline activity levels are also at an increased risk. ACL graft choice seems to have an effect on meniscal repair failure that approaches but does not reach statistical significance. A larger sample size may be required to accept the null hypothesis. [Table: see text][Figure: see text]


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Trường Thịnh Vũ ◽  

Abstract Background: Evaluating the treatment results of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction with the all-inside technique using the TightRope system. Patients and methods: It was a longitudinal descriptive study to investigate 56 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction with an all-inside technique using the Tight-Rope system in Viet Duc University Hospital between June 2019 and March 2020. Result: 82% of patients were men, and mainly of working age. The primary cause of ACL injury was a sports injury. Six months after surgery, the outcomes were excellent. The patient's knee joint range of motion and stability (evaluated by the Lachman and Pivot-Shift test) has improved significantly. Conclusions: Arthrosopic ACL reconstruction with all-inside technique using TightRope system leads to significant improvement in range of motion of patient's knee joint. The result of this study helps surgeons choose more options for management of ACL injury. Key word: Knee arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, all-inside. Tóm tắt Mục tiêu: Nghiên cứu đánh giá kết quả điều trị của phẫu thuật tái tạo dây chằng chéo trước (DCCT) theo kĩ thuât tái tạo "all inside" (tất cả bên trong) sử dụng Tightrope (TGR) hai đầu. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả tiến cứu trên 56 người bệnh (NB) phẫu thuật nội soi tái tạo DCCT với kỹ thuật tất cả bên trong sử dụng Tightrope hai đầu tại bệnh viện Hữu Nghị Việt Đức từ tháng 6 năm 2019 đến tháng 3 năm 2020. Kết quả: NB chủ yếu là nam giới (82%), trong độ tuổi lao động, nguyên nhân chủ yếu do tai nạn thể thao. Kết quả sau mổ 6 tháng rất tốt, NB cải thiện biên độ vận động và độ vững của khớp gối rõ rệt qua đánh giá bằng dấu hiệu Lachman và nghiệm pháp Pivot-shift. Kết luận: Nội soi tái tạo DCCT bằng kỹ thuật "tất cả bên trong" sử dụng TGR hai đầu đạt kết quả cao về sự phục hồi biên độ vận động khớp gối của NB sau mổ, giúp cho phẫu thuật viên có thêm lựa chọn về phương pháp phẫu thuật trong điều trị tái tạo DCCT. Từ khóa: Nội soi khớp gối, tái tạo dây chằng chéo trước, tất cả bên trong.


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