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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2020

Clinical and radiological outcome after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using the T-lock Osteotrans resorbable tendon anchor: early experience and midterm follow-up.

Y Bangert, A Jaber, F Wünnemann, G Berrsche, N Streich, C Rehnitz, H Ott, A Barié

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Y BangertDepartment of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Center for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Schlierbacher Landstrasse 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Germany. yannic.bangert@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
A JaberDepartment of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Center for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Schlierbacher Landstrasse 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Germany.
F WünnemannDepartment of diagnostic and interventional radiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Schlierbacher Landstrasse 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Germany.
G BerrscheDepartment of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Center for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Schlierbacher Landstrasse 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Germany.
N StreichCenter for Joint Surgery and Sport injuries, Sportopaedie Heidelberg, Clinic St. Elisabeth Heidelberg, Max-Reger-Straße 5-7, 69121, Heidelberg, Germany.
C RehnitzDepartment of diagnostic and interventional radiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Schlierbacher Landstrasse 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Germany.
H OttSporthologicum - Center for Sport and Joint injuries, Siesmayerstraße 44, 60323, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
A BariéDepartment of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Center for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Schlierbacher Landstrasse 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Germany.

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Abstract

purposeReconstruction of the Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) using tendon grafting is an established method for restoring knee function and stability. Multiple methods are established for graft fixation. Several involve anchoring the autograft distant to the joint with hardware that remains implanted. This study reports the first early to midterm results in patients who received ACL reconstruction (ACLR) using the T-Lock Osteotrans femoral near joint fixation method with a tibial fixation using the BioactIF Osteotrans interference screw.

methodsThis consecutive prospective series included 20 Patients (14 Male, 6 Female) with a primary ACL rupture. All patients were treated with an ACLR using a semitendinosus autograft fixated with the T-Lock Osteotrans and were followed-up postoperatively. The following parameters were assessed: Side-to-side difference of the posterior-anterior translation measured using the KT-1000 arthrometer, Tegner activity score, Lysholm score, IKDC subjective knee evaluation form. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was done to assess tunnel enlargement and integrity of the anchoring device.

resultsThe average follow-up duration was 2 years (range 1-4.2 years). One patient was lost to follow-up. Two Patients suffered a traumatic ACL re-rupture 2 years postoperatively and received a 2-stage revision ACLR. Difference in the posterior-anterior translation was 1.8 mm (range 0-5). The median Tegner score was 6 (range 4-10) and 9 patients (45%) returned to their preinjury level of activity. The mean IKDC subjective knee evaluation form scored 91 points (range 77-100). The mean Lysholm score was 86 points (74-96). All mentioned scores were significantly better compared to preoperative values. No relevant tunnel enlargement was seen on MRI. The anchoring device was evaluated to be intact in all patients.

conclusionACLR with the aforementioned procedure leads to good clinical and radiological outcome.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesAnterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionAdolescentAdultFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansKnee JointMaleProspective StudiesTendonsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionArthroscopyAthletesFemoral fixationHamstringT-lock

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