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KMID : 0950120060050010041
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Jouranl of Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
2006 Volume.5 No. 1 p.41 ~ p.44
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Short Term Results of Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction using Fresh Frozen Achilles Allograft
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Choi Ho-Rim
Park Jong-Seok
Lee Sang-Seon
Woo Seung-Han
Hong Chang-Hwa
Kim Byung-Heum
Lee Byung-Ill
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Abstract
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Purpose: To evaluate the short-term results of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using fresh frozen Achilles allograft
Materials & Methods: From March 2002 to March 2004, arthroscopic ACL reconstructions using fresh frozen Achilles allograft were performed in 25 knees of 25 patients. The average age at operation was 30.1 years (range, 18-50 years) and the average follow-up was 17 months (range, 12 to 27months). Preoperative and follow-up clinical results were evaluated using the Lysholm knee score, IKDC knee rating system, physical examination and KT-2000 arthrometer.
Results: The Lachman test was positive in 25 patients preoperatively and 18 patients(72%) had negative results at latest follow-up. The average side-to-side differences of anterior tibial translation using KT-2000 arthrometer under loading of 301b were improved from 7.9{±}2.4mm;→;2.6{±}1.6mm. The average Lysholm score was improved from 61.1{±}13.9;→;93.5{±}5.3 points. The IKDC grade was abnormal(C) or severely abnormal(D) in 25 cases preoperatively They improved 22(88%) of normal(A) or nearly normal(B) and 3(12%) of abnormal.
Conclusion: Short term results of ACL reconstruction using Achilles allograft was acceptable. Achilles allograft can be a reasonable graft alternative to autograft for ACL reconstruction.
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KEYWORD
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Anterior cruciate ligament, ACL reconstruction, Achilles allograft
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