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ReviewOrthopaedic journal of sports medicine2020

Effect of ACL Reconstruction on Range of Tibial Rotation: A Systematic Review of Current Literature and a Recommendation for a Standard Measuring Protocol.

Mark J M Zee, Bart J Robben, Rutger G Zuurmond, Sjoerd K Bulstra, Ronald L Diercks

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Mark J M ZeeDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Bart J RobbenDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, the Netherlands.
Rutger G ZuurmondDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, the Netherlands.
Sjoerd K BulstraDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Ronald L DiercksDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.

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Abstract

backgroundTibial rotation is an important topic in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, and many efforts are being made to address rotational stability. The exact role of the ACL in controlling tibial rotation in clinical studies is unknown. PURPOSE: To quantify the effect of ACL reconstruction on the amount of tibial rotation based on the current available literature. STUDY

designSystematic review; Level of evidence, 4.

methodsA literature search of the PubMed and EMBASE databases was performed in August 2019. Two independent reviewers reviewed titles and abstracts as well as full-text articles. A total of 2383 studies were screened for eligibility. After screening of titles and abstracts, 178 articles remained for full-text assessment. Ultimately, 13 studies were included for analysis. A quality assessment was performed by means of the RoB 2.0 (revised tool for Risk of Bias in randomized trials) and the ROBINS-I (Risk Of Bias In Non-randomized Studies-of Interventions) tools.

resultsAccording to the studies using computer-assisted surgery that were included in this review, ACL reconstruction resulted in an average reduction in tibial rotation of 17% to 32% compared with preoperatively; whether the range of tibial rotation returned to preinjury levels remained unclear. In the current literature, a gold standard for measuring tibial rotation is lacking. Major differences between the study protocols were found. Several techniques for measuring tibial rotation were used, each with its own limitations. Most studies lacked proper description of accompanying injuries.

conclusionACL reconstruction reduced the range of tibial rotation by 17% to 32%. Normal values for the range of tibial rotation in patients with ACL deficiency and those who undergo ACL reconstruction could not be provided based on the current available literature owing to a lack of uniform measuring techniques and protocols. Therefore, we advocate uniformity in measuring tibial rotation.

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anterior cruciate ligamentcomputer-assisted surgeryreviewtibial rotation

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PMID32923504
PMCPMC7450468

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