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Journal of Orthopedic Education

Volume  3, Issue 1, January - June 2017, Pages 49-53
 

Original Article

A Retrospective Study of the Functional Outcome of Revision ACL Reconstruction with Autograft

Vivek L.S.*, Siddarth Mahesh**

*Assistant professor, Dept.of Orthopedics, Oxford Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 562107. **Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560010.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/joe.2454.7956.3117.9

Abstract

 Introduction: Isolated ACL injuries account for about half of the knee injuries in a given year. ACL tears are common in young active persons 70% occurring during sports activities. In general, the incidence of ACL injury is higher in people who participate in high­risk sports, such as basketball, football, skiing, and cricket. Methodology: As soon as the patient is admitted, a detailed history was taken & meticulous examination of the patient was done. The required information was recorded in the proforma. The patient’s Knee radiographs were taken in AP & Lateral views. The diagnosis was established by clinical & Radiological examination. Initially in patients with acute knee injuries, the Knee is immobilized in a long knee brace till reduction of Haemarthrosis / Joint effusion. Results: The functional outcome was fair in 60% of patients, 20% of patients had poor results and 20% of patients had excellent functional outcome. Conclusion: Males are more prone for anterior cruciate ligament injuries.Household injuries and sports related injury are the most common modes of injury.

Keywords: ACL Injury; Autograft; Functional Outcome


Corresponding Author : Siddarth Mahesh**