SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2020
Incidence and risk factors of joint stiffness after Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction.
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Abstract
backgroundJoint stiffness is a common complication after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which seriously affects the efficacy of the operation and patient satisfaction. After ACL reconstruction, the identification of joint stiffness' risk factors can help its prevention. This meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate joint stiffness' risk factors and incidence after ACL reconstruction and provide guidance on its prevention.
methodsPubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched to obtain relevant studies. The odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for all potential risk factors were analyzed using fixed or random-effects meta-analysis in RevMan 5.2.
resultsIn total, there were 37 studies and 113,740 patients that were included in this study. After ACL reconstruction, joint stiffness' incidence negatively correlated with the studies publication time (R = -0.62, P = 0.0094). After ACL reconstruction, the joint stiffness overall pooled incidence was 3% (95% CI, 3-4%). Gender (OR, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.38-0.68; P < 0.00001) was identified as a risk factor. Potential risk factors, such as trauma to surgery time interval, graft type, and concomitant surgery with meniscus injury, have no significant correlation with joint stiffness after ACL reconstruction.
conclusionThis study indicated that joint stiffness' incidence after ACL reconstruction is 3% and that gender is a risk factor for joint stiffness after ACL reconstruction.
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