Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using the bone-posterior cruciate ligament-bone allograft

Chin Med J (Engl). 2013 Feb;126(4):674-8.

Abstract

Background: Allografts were widely used in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction for patients with ACL rupture of the knee. This study was to approve the feasibility of bone-posterior cruciate ligament-bone (BPCLB) allograft transplantation in ACL reconstruction.

Methods: Eight patients underwent ACL reconstructions with BPCLB allografts and were followed up for an average period of 32 months after operation.

Results: Subjective parameters including International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), modified Larson knee ligament, Lysholm, and Tegner rating scales were much improved and side to side KT-2000 arthrometer difference was much less postoperatively. Pivot shift test was negative in all patients. The reconstructed ACL had satisfactory shape and tension.

Conclusions: BPCLB allograft is an optional choice for ACL reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Allografts
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery*
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / transplantation*
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery*
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament / transplantation*
  • Young Adult