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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair Using Dynamic Intraligamentary Stabilization Combined with Lateral Extra-articular Augmentation: A Case Report and Technical Note.
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Abstract
The treatment options for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture range from conservative therapy to ACL repair and reconstruction. ACL repair is particularly suitable for younger patients with an acute proximal tear, and moderate athletic demand. Preserving the ACL can restore its proprioceptive and stabilizing functions, avoid donor site morbidity, and shorten rehabilitation time. Repair techniques include the use of suture anchors, internal brace augmentation, and dynamic intraligamentary stabilization. Dynamic intraligamentary stabilization employs a coil spring mechanism for dynamic tibial fixation, allowing posterior translation during knee flexion, which stabilizes the ACL for optimal healing. However, patients with a positive preoperative pivot shift test have shown worse postoperative outcomes and higher failure rates after ACL repair. To address this, lateral extraarticular augmentation is recommended during ACL reconstruction to restore stability and prevent graft failure. We present the case of a 27-year-old female recreational handball player who sustained an acute proximal ACL rupture. Arthroscopic ACL repair was performed using the technique of dynamic intraligamentary stabilization combined with lateral extra-articular augmentation in the modified Lemaire technique. At six weeks postoperatively, the patient presented with a hard endpoint at Lachman's test and negative pivot shift. At five months, the isokinetic strength testing showed above-average strength values. At eight months, the patient underwent hardware removal and arthroscopically showed a fully healed ACL. For the final examination 12 months postoperatively, the patient presented with in-reference strength values in isokinetic strength testing and excellent scoring in patient-reported outcome measurements. The combination of dynamic intraligamentary stabilization and lateral extra-articular augmentation demonstrates an adequate treatment option for patients with proximal ACL ruptures and immediate functional demands in moderate activity level sports due to the rapid achievement of clinical and subjective stability as well as excellent results in isokinetic strength testing.
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