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ArticleOrthopaedic surgery2024

The Efficacy of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Peroneus Longus Tendon and its Impact on Ankle Joint Function.

Shichao Zhang, Guoping Cai, Zhe Ge

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Article in Orthopaedic surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. [Comparative study of different treatment methods for peroneus longus tendon stump in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Shichao ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Guoping CaiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Zhe GeDepartment of Orthopaedics, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0524-2129
Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University · CN

Funding

the Youth Research Initiation Fund of Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University JYQN-JC-202001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivePeroneus Longus Tendon (PLT), a viable anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft, shares similar biomechanics, making it suitable for reconstruction. Controversy exists over whether PLT transplants affects the donor ankle joint. The purpose of this study was to examine the recovery of knee joint function following arthroscopic ACL restoration using autologous PLT and its influence on the donor ankle joint.

methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 65 patients with ACL rupture who underwent PLT graft reconstruction in our hospital from January 2016 to December 2021. A three-dimensional gait analysis of the bilateral knee and ankle joints was performed postoperatively using an Opti_Knee three-dimensional motion measurement and analysis system-Yidong Medical Infrared Motion Gait Analyzer. Knee function scores and changes in the range of motion of the bilateral knee and ankle joints were collected. The analysis of preoperative and postoperative joint function scores, bilateral knee and ankle mobility was performed by t-tests.

resultsOne year after surgery, the patients' International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) scores, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores (KOOSs), and Lysholm scores were significantly improved compared to preoperative scores, with statistically significant differences (p < 0.05). There was no statistical difference in the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score of the donor ankle joint before and after surgery (p > 0.05). During different gait cycles, there was no statistical difference in knee joint mobility between the affected and healthy sides (p > 0.05), but there was a statistical difference in the inversion and eversion angle of the donor ankle joint during the support phase (p < 0.05).

conclusionACL reconstruction using the PLT can yield satisfactory knee joint function. However, it does affect inversion and eversion in the donor ankle joint, necessitating postoperative exercises. Similar subjective function ratings for both operated and non-operated feet, despite increased inversion-eversion motion in the operated foot, may be influenced by the subjective nature and margin of error in the AOFAS Ankle-hindfoot score, along with the relatively small variation in ankle inversion-eversion angles.

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Ankle JointAnterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionTendonsAdolescentAdultAnterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRange of Motion, ArticularRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionArthroscopyKnee function scoresPeroneus longus tendonThree‐dimensional gait analysis

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