ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2026
Clinical and Donor-site Outcomes of Full-thickness Peroneus Longus Autograft in Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective Indian Cohort Study.
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Introduction: While hamstring and patellar tendon autografts are traditional choices for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, concerns regarding donor-site morbidity and graft diameter persist. The peroneus longus tendon (PLT) has emerged as a promising alternative with excellent biomechanical properties and minimal knee-specific morbidity. Objectives: To prospectively evaluate knee functional outcomes, clinical stability, and donor-site morbidity following arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using a full-thickness tripled PLT autograft in an Indian patient cohort. Materials and Methods: A prospective interventional study was conducted on 30 patients (mean age 18-50 years) with ACL insufficiency. All underwent arthroscopic reconstruction using a triple PLT autograft. Clinical stability was assessed through Lachman and Pivot Shift tests. Functional outcomes were measured using the Lysholm Knee Score, while donor-site morbidity was evaluated using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI) scores over a 6-month follow-up period. Results: The mean graft diameter was 8.7 ± 0.6 mm. The mean Lysholm score significantly improved from 54.6 ± 8.1 preoperatively to 91.3 ± 5.4 at 6 months (P < 0.001). Post-operative stability was restored in over 90% of cases. Ankle function remained stable, with mean AOFAS (98.0 ± 2.3) and FADI (99.0 ± 1.2) scores showing no significant decline from baseline. No graft failures or major ankle complications were recorded. Conclusion: The full-thickness tripled PLT autograft is a safe, robust, and effective alternative for ACL reconstruction. It provides effective graft diameter and excellent functional recovery with negligible donor-site morbidity, making it particularly suitable for active young adults.
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