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ArticleKnee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA2022

Similar outcomes and satisfaction after transtibial versus transportal femoral drilling for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in young adult recreational athletes.

Matias Ruiz-Lozano, Francisco A Miralles-Muñoz, Marta Rubio-Morales, Rosario Martin-Grandes, Alejandro Lizaur-Utrilla, Maria F Vizcaya-Moreno

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Article in Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Matias Ruiz-LozanoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Elda University Hospital, Ctra Elda-Sax s/n, 03600, Elda, Alicante, Spain.
Francisco A Miralles-MuñozDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Elda University Hospital, Ctra Elda-Sax s/n, 03600, Elda, Alicante, Spain.
Marta Rubio-MoralesDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Elda University Hospital, Ctra Elda-Sax s/n, 03600, Elda, Alicante, Spain.
Rosario Martin-GrandesDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Elda University Hospital, Ctra Elda-Sax s/n, 03600, Elda, Alicante, Spain.
Alejandro Lizaur-UtrillaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Elda University Hospital, Ctra Elda-Sax s/n, 03600, Elda, Alicante, Spain. lizaur1@telefonica.net.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4798-2702
Maria F Vizcaya-MorenoClinical Nursing Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Alicante, 03690, San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain.
Hospital General de Elda · ESUniversitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx · ESUniversity of Alicante · ES

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Abstract

purposeControversy continues regarding whether the transtibial (TT) and transportal (TP) methods for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction provide similar or different outcomes, and the evidence on patient satisfaction is very limited. The objective of this study was to compare functional outcomes and patient satisfaction in young adult recreational athletes who underwent arthroscopic hamstring ACL reconstruction using either the TT or the TP femoral tunnel drilling method.

methodsA nonrandomized prospective study was designed to compare the outcomes of arthroscopic hamstring ACL reconstruction using TT or TP method. Functional outcome was assessed with the Lyshom score, and patient satisfaction with a 5-point Likert scale. Knee stability was measured with the KT-1000 arthrometer.

results42 patients in the TT group and 41 in TP group, with age ranged 18-40 years, were compared with a mean follow-up of 42 (range 24-60) months. There were no significant differences between groups in the Lysholm score (n.s.), sport return rate (n.s.) or patient satisfaction with the surgery (n.s.). Satisfaction was only significantly associated with the Lysholm score (OR 1.3; IC 95% 1.06-1.6; p = 0.012), but not with the return to sports (n.s.) or knee anterior laxity (n.s.).

conclusionThis study showed no statistical differences between the TT and the TP method in functional outcomes or patient satisfaction in young adult recreational athletes. In those patients, satisfaction with the surgery was not influenced by the return to sport activities. This study can guide surgeons in the decision-making for ACL reconstruction in recreational athletes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level II.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesAnterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionAnterior Cruciate LigamentChild, PreschoolHumansInfantPersonal SatisfactionProspective StudiesTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultACLAnterior cruciate ligamentNon-professionalReconstructionRecreational sportSatisfactionYoung patient

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