Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with bone - patellar tendon - bone graft: clinical results

ABSTRACT Objective: The prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is increasing due to the increase in participation in sports activities. In this study, we aimed to present prospective follow-up results of patients who were reconstructed with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft for ACL rupture in our clinic. Materials and Methods: Between June 2014 and December 2014, twenty-seven patients were operated for ACL reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone auto-grafting due to ACL rupture in our clinic. Patients were followed for at least 2 years. Patients were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively with Lysholm knee function score, IKDC objective score and Tegner activity level scale. Results: All of operated patients were male. The mean age of the patients was 25.4 (range 19-35 years). The mean follow-up time was 27.9 (range 24-30 months). There was a statistically significant increase in postoperative knee scores. Hematoma, requiring surgical drainage, developed in two patients. Six patients had anterior knee pain while kneeling. Conclusion: Patients with ACL rupture showed increased knee stability and functional scores after reconstruction. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with K-PT-K autograft incorporates and heals faster with low rerupture and complication rate. Keywords: Anterior cruciate ligament rupture, bone-patellar tendon-bone, autogreft