The results of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendon autograft

We evaluated the early results of arthroscopic reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures using autogenous four strand hamstring tendon graft.We evaluated 76 patients undergo arthroscopic reconstruction of ACL tears whom are treated surgically between years 2008 ? 2010 in Fırat University Hospital Department of Orthopaedics Clinics.All patients were evaluated with Lysholm knee score, IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee) score and Tegner activity scoring for functional evaluation, range of motion of the joint, stability tests, thigh atropy measurements and subjective satisfaction for clinical evaluation at the end of the postoperative 25,6 (15 ? 37) month.Preoperative Lysholm score average was 64,3 and improved 93,2 at the end of the follow-up. According to the IKDC; preop 74 (% 97,36) pateints were graded C and D, postop 68 (% 89,48) pateints were graded A and B, 8 (% 10,52) pateints were graded C.The patient?s life style and expectations must be understood before deciding the surgery. The rehabilitation programmes are as important as the surgery performed. Patients must be awared of this.We conclude that arthroscopic reconstructions of anterior cruciate ligament with use of a four strand Hamstring tendon autograft which revealed successful functional results and also provided high personal satisfaction, is a reliable technique in the surgical treatment of anterior cruciate ligament ruptures.Key words: Anterior cruciate ligament, autogenous Hamstring tendon graft, arthroscopic reconstruction.