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Anatomic single- versus double-bundle ACL reconstruction: a meta-analysis.
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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy . May2014, Vol. 22 Issue 5, p1009-1023. 15p. 1 Diagram, 13 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Purpose: To determine whether anatomic double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction compared to anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction more effectively restored antero-posterior (A-P) laxity, rotatory laxity and reduced frequency of graft rupture. Our hypothesis was that anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction results in superior rotational knee laxity and fewer graft ruptures due to its double-bundle tension pattern, compared with anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction. Methods: An electronic search was performed using the PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases. All therapeutic trials written in English reporting knee kinematic outcomes and graft rupture rates of primary anatomic double- versus single-bundle ACL reconstruction were included. Only clinical studies of levels I-II evidence were included. Data regarding kinematic tests were extracted and included pivot-shift test, Lachman test, anterior drawer test, KT-1000 measurements, A-P laxity measures using navigation and total internal-external (IRER) laxity measured using navigation, as well as graft failure frequency. Results: A total of 7,154 studies were identified of which 15 papers (8 randomized controlled trials and 7 prospective cohort studies, n = 970 patients) met the eligibility criteria. Anatomic ACL double-bundle reconstruction demonstrated less anterior laxity using KT-1000 arthrometer with a standard mean difference (SMD) = 0.36 (95 % CI 0.214-0.513, p < 0.001) and less A-P laxity measured with navigation (SMD = 0.29 95 % CI 0.01-0.565, p = 0.042). Anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction did not lead to significant improvements in pivot-shift test, Lachman test, anterior drawer test, total IRER or graft failure rates compared to anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction. Conclusion: Anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction is superior to anatomic single-bundle reconstruction in terms of restoration of knee kinematics, primarily A-P laxity. Whether these improvements of laxity result in long-term improvement of clinical meaningful outcomes remains uncertain. Level of evidence: II. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09422056
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 95660255
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2811-6