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ArticleJournal of cellular and molecular medicine2025

Clinical Effect of Posterior Obliqueligament Repair in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Combined With Medial Collateral Ligament Repair: A Retrospective Comparative Study.

Qi Ao, Jindong Chen, Yingguang Xie, Yonghua Wang, Xiaoxi Wang, Feng Liu, Zhigang Bai, Shuaifei Zhao, Xiaoyan Du, Liang Zhang and 2 more

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Article in Journal of cellular and molecular medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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12 authors.

Qi AoOrdos School of Clinical Medicine Orthopedics Department, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.
Jindong ChenOrdos School of Clinical Medicine Orthopedics Department, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.
Yingguang XieOrthopedics Department, Tengzhou Central People's Hospital, Tengzhou, Shandong, China.
Yonghua WangOrthopedics Department, Ordos Central Hospital, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.
Xiaoxi WangNeurology Department, Dongsheng District People's Hospital, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.
Feng LiuOrthopedics Department, Ordos Central Hospital, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.
Zhigang BaiOrdos School of Clinical Medicine Orthopedics Department, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.
Shuaifei ZhaoOrdos School of Clinical Medicine Orthopedics Department, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.
Xiaoyan DuOrdos School of Clinical Medicine Orthopedics Department, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.
Liang ZhangOrdos School of Clinical Medicine Orthopedics Department, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.
Xiaoyu GaoOrthopedics Department, Ordos Central Hospital, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.
Xin SuyalatuOrthopedics Department, Ordos Central Hospital, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.ORCID 0009-0001-2503-8246

Funding

Key technology precision strategy and application based on minimally invasive repair of forward rotation instability of knee joint 2022YY001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The stability of the knee joint following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) restoration combined with medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury repair is crucial. It is yet unknown how posterior oblique ligament (POL) suturing functions in these procedures. This study aimed to assess the impact of POL repair on knee joint stability in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction with MCL repair. We hypothesised that POL repair would further enhance knee joint stability compared to conservative treatment in patients with combined ACL and MCL injuries. A total of 104 patients with ACL and grade III MCL injuries were enrolled and divided into the experimental group (n = 53, POL repair) and the control group (n = 51, conservative treatment for POL injury). Knee stability was assessed using Ligs Digital Arthrometer (measuring tibial displacement and medial separation) and the Dial test (measuring external tibial rotation). Knee function was evaluated with IKDC, Lysholm, VAS and ROM scores at baseline and 12-month follow-up. Both groups showed significant improvements in tibial displacement (ACL SSD) and medial separation (MCL SSD) after surgery compared to baseline (p < 0.05). However, intergroup comparisons indicated no statistically significant changes in knee stability metrics (p > 0.05). Functional scores (IKDC, Lysholm, ROM and VAS) improved considerably in both groups from baseline, with no significant differences between groups (p > 0.05). The Dial test revealed a substantial decrease of external tibial rotation in both groups postoperatively, with no intergroup variations. While ACL reconstruction and MCL repair significantly improved knee joint stability, POL suturing did not have a significant impact on the overall knee stability in patients with ACL and MCL injuries.

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Anterior Cruciate LigamentAnterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesAnterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionMedial Collateral Ligament, KneeAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansJoint InstabilityKnee JointMaleRange of Motion, ArticularRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeYoung Adultanterior cruciate ligamentanteromedial rotatory instabilityknee jointmedial collateral ligamentminimally invasive surgery

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PMID40702870
PMCPMC12287616

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