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analysis of return to sport , satisfaction and reinjury after ACLR and factors that are associated with this

Abstract Title: Long-Term Follow-up of a Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Patellar Tendon, Hamstring Tendon and Double-Bundle ACL Reconstructions: Ten-Year Patient-Reported and Clinical Outcomes Author Names: Nicholas Mohtadi, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Denise Chan, MBT, MSc, Dana Hunter, MSc Affiliation: University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Summary: A prospective, double-blind randomized clinical trial comparing patient-reported quality-of-life and clinical outcomes at 10 years following ACL reconstruction with three different graft types. Introduction: Only a few prospective randomized clinical trials comparing patellar and hamstring tendon autografts for primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction have been published with long-term outcomes at a minimum of 10-year follow-up. These studies are limited to small sample sizes, with insufficient patient follow-up and do not report disease-specific quality-of-life outcomes. This prospective, double-blind randomized clinical trial addresses this dearth in the literature as the largest study to compare patient-reported, disease-specific quality-of-life and clinical outcomes at 10 years following reconstruction for ACL deficiency, using a patellar tendon (PT), single-bundle quadruple-stranded hamstring tendon (HT), or double-bundle (DB) hamstring tendon construct. Methods: Three-hundred-and-thirty patients (183 males; age 14-50 years), with confirmed Anterior Cruciate Ligament deficiency were randomized intra-operatively, using computer-generated, varied block sizes, to anatomic ACL reconstruction with either a patellar tendon graft (PT, n=110; mean age 28.7 years), a single-bundle quadruple-stranded semitendinosis-gracilis tendon construct (HT, n=110; mean age 28.5 years), or a 2-stranded semitendinosis and 2-stranded gracilis double-bundle construct (DB, n=110; mean age 28.3 years). All patients and an independent trained examiner were blinded to treatment allocation. Patient-reported, clinical and functional outcomes were assessed at baseline, and at 2, 5 and 10 years post-operatively. Radiographs were also taken at each study visit and have been reported separately. The primary outcome was the patient-reported Anterior Cruciate Ligament Quality-of-Life (ACL-QOL) score, which has a visual analog response format ranging from 0 (poor quality of life) to 100 (high quality of life). The secondary outcome measures included: pivot shift measurements, kneeling pain, the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Objective and Subjective scores, Tegner Activity Level, Cincinnati Occupational Scale, and Single Leg Hop test. The proportions of patients with complete re-ruptures, partial re-ruptures, combined total traumatic re-injuries, and contralateral ACL tears were also determined. An analysis of variance for repeated measures was used to compare continuous data, with 95% Confidence Intervals (95%CI). Chi-square analyses were used to compare categorical data. A 5% significance level was used for all analyses. Results: Two-hundred-and-eighty-seven patients (87%) completed a minimum of 10-year follow-up (mean 10.2 ± 1.2 years). There were 6 patients who withdrew, 1 deceased, and 36 patients lost-to-follow-up. The demographic characteristics of the patients who completed 10-year follow-up were not different between groups. ACL-QOL scores increased from Baseline to 10-years for all groups (Figure 1; p < 0.001). Mean 10-year ACL-QOL scores were not different between groups (Figure 1; p = 0.912): PT = 76.4 ± 21.0 (95% CI 72.1 – 80.7); HT = 77.7 ± 20.5 (95% CI 73.4 – 81.9); DB = 77.3 ± 21.5 (95% CI 73.0 – 81.7). The proportion of patients with a pivot shift grade = 2 (PT = 18%; HT = 25%; DB = 24%) was not statistically significant between the groups (p = 0.866); however, it is clinically important. There were no differences in the proportion of patients reporting kneeling pain (PT = 6%; HT = 4%; DB = 7%; p = 0.637), or with Normal/Nearly Normal grades on the IKDC Objective score (PT = 73%; HT = 68%; DB = 72%; p = 0.724). None of the remaining secondary outcomes showed any statistically significant differences between the groups at 10-years. More complete traumatic graft ruptures occurred with hamstring tendon and double-bundle reconstructions (HT = 16%; DB = 15%) compared to patellar tendon reconstructions (PT = 7%; p = 0.142). Revision ACL reconstruction was performed on 36 of these 37 patients. Twelve additional patients had partial ACL graft re-ruptures (PT = 1; HT = 5; DB = 6) with cumulatively less traumatic re-injuries in the PT group (PT = 8/95; HT = 21/93; DB = 21/99, p = 0.023). There was no difference in the proportion of contralateral ACL tears in each group (PT = 13%; HT = 13%; DB = 10%; p = 0.801). Discussion and Conclusions: At 10-year follow-up, there was no difference in disease-specific ACL quality-of-life outcome between patellar tendon, single-bundle hamstring tendon and double-bundle hamstring tendon ACL reconstructions. There were also no differences between the three groups for any of the secondary patient-reported and clinical outcomes, including kneeling pain and IKDC Objective grades. However, there were significantly more traumatic graft re-injuries in the hamstring and double-bundle groups, and a clinically important difference between groups for the pivot shift test, favouring a patellar tendon reconstruction. Acknowledgements: Workers’ Compensation Board–Alberta; Calgary Orthopaedic Research and Education Fund funding support.

A single-stage revision double-bundle ACLR and ALLR could be achieved with good clinical outcomes. Most patients had malposition of the previous femoral tunnel, which might be responsible for the retear of ACLR.

Ultrasound incidence of 30-40 % in ACL injuries is found to be connected with strong ITB attachment forming an ALL complex avulsion . Refixation of this complex is monitored with pull in loop after making a recessed fixation hole at the AL tibia , restoring rotational laxity under arthroscopic control .

Introduction: Instabilities of the superficial medial collateral ligament (sMCL) and anteromedial structures of the knee result in excess valgus and external tibial rotation as well as tibial translation. Purpose: To evaluate a flat reconstruction of the sMCL and anteromedial structures in restoring knee kinematics in the combined MCL and anteromedial deficient knee. Methods: Eight cadaveric knee specimens were tested in a 6 degrees of freedom robotic test setup. Force-controlled clinical laxity tests were performed with 200 N of axial compression in 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° of flexion: 8 Nm valgus torque, 5 Nm external tibial rotation (ER) torque, 89 N anterior tibial translation (ATT) force, and an anteromedial drawer test consisting of 89 N ATT force under 5 Nm ER torque. After determining the native knee kinematics, the sMCL was transected, followed by the deep MCL. Subsequently, a flat reconstruction of the sMCL and anteromedial structures was performed. Mixed linear models were used for statistical analysis (P < 0.05). Results: Cutting of the sMCL led to statistically significant increased laxity regarding valgus rotation, external tibial rotation, anterior tibial translation, and anteromedial translation in all tested flexion angles (P < 0.05). A combined instability of the sMCL and dMCL led to further increased knee laxity in all tested kinematics and flexion angles (P < 0.05). After reconstruction, the knee kinematics were not significantly different from the native state (P = n.s.). Conclusion: Insufficiency of the superficial and deep MCL leads to excess laxity in valgus, external tibial rotation, anterior tibial translation, and anteromedial translation, which can be restored by a combined flat reconstruction of the superficial MCL and the anteromedial corner.

A case presentation of a 14 year old male who was treated for a tibial spine avulsion fracture (with highly comminuted bone fragment) that demonstrates a subsequent rare type of growth deformity. This case makes us question how much we really understand about the behaviour of growth plates around the knee. In an era of increased enthusiasm for ACL preservation (repair) surgery, extra-articular ligamentous augmentation of primary ACL reconstructions and a global rise in the incidence of paediatric knee injuries we hope to generate thought-provoking discussion around the management of paediatric tibial spine avulsion injuries.

Insights Over the past 30 years on the journey of meniscal repair- significant developments & improvements in terms of surgical outcomes and long term joint preservation for patients.

This a non-scientific presentation that reviews artwork created by Orthopaedic patients and surgeons. Each piece has an interesting personal Orthopaedic story. While not specifically sports related Magellan members may find the presentation a light relief from typical presentations and also thought provoking. The presentation can be tailored to 20 to 30 minute timeframe.

After the lecture, the audience will be informed about the evolution, the growth and the distribution of social media. what are the differences? what is the use of Social Media for Orthopaedic Surgeons. Can the social media be helpful in Sportsmedicine. What are the major problems? discussions? future?