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Femoral condyle configuration and its impact on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
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Technology & Health Care . 2023, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p1607-1617. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- BACKGROUND: Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common knee injuries and has substantial impact on knee function. Beside primary ruptures, an increasing number of re-(re-)ruptures occur, representing a therapeutical challenge for the treating surgeon. Several risk factors for re-ruptures have been previously identified, including an increased tibial slope. OBJECTIVE: In this study, we investigated the effect of femoral condyle configuration on ACL-ruptures and re-ruptures. METHODS: In-vivo magnetic resonance imaging scans of three different groups of patients were compared. Group 1 included patients with an intact ACL on both sides, group 2 included patients with primary, unilateral ACL-rupture, while group 3 included patients with an ACL-re-rupture or re-(re-)rupture. Fourteen different variables were obtained and analyzed regarding their impact on ACL-re-(re-)rupture. RESULTS: Overall, 334 knees were investigated. Our data allowed us to define parameters to identify anatomical configurations of bones associated with an increased risk of ACL-re-rupture. Our results show, that patients with ACL-re-rupture show increased radii of the extension facet of the lateral femoral condyle (p < 0.001) as well as of the extension facet of the medial femoral condyle (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: We conclude that a spherical femoral condyle form does influence the clinical outcome after ACL-reconstruction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09287329
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Technology & Health Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172806531
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3233/THC-220640