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Arthroscopic single- versus double-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstructions using hamstring autograft
Ching-Jen Wang1, Lin-Hsiu Weng, Chia-Chen Hsu
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Kaohsiung, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niao-Sung Hsiang, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan ROC. w281211@adm.cgmh.org.tw
Injury
|November 25, 2004
Summary
Single- and double-bundle posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction using hamstring autografts show similar medium-term clinical outcomes. Further long-term studies are needed to determine definitive differences between these PCL surgery techniques.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Sports medicine
- Knee ligament reconstruction
Background:
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries often result from high-energy trauma, leading to knee pain and instability.
- Surgical reconstruction aims to restore knee function and stability.
- Both single-bundle and double-bundle techniques are employed for PCL reconstruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the clinical outcomes of single-bundle versus double-bundle PCL reconstruction.
- To evaluate functional assessment, ligament laxity, and radiographic changes.
- To assess patient and surgeon satisfaction with both surgical techniques.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study comparing 19 single-bundle and 16 double-bundle PCL reconstructions.
- Hamstring autograft used in all cases.
- Minimum 2-year follow-up with evaluations including functional scores and knee laxity.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were observed in functional assessment, ligament laxity, or radiographic outcomes between single- and double-bundle PCL reconstruction.
- Patient and surgeon satisfaction rates were comparable for both techniques.
- Medium-term follow-up did not reveal a clear advantage of one technique over the other.
Conclusions:
- Single- and double-bundle PCL reconstruction using hamstring autografts yield comparable clinical results in the medium term.
- Long-term data and larger patient cohorts are necessary to definitively ascertain any differences between the two surgical approaches.
- The choice between single- and double-bundle PCL reconstruction may not significantly impact medium-term outcomes.