Factors Associated With Residual Pivot Shift After ACL Reconstruction: A Quantitative Evaluation of the Pivot-Shift
Yusuke Kawanishi1, Makoto Kobayashi1, Sanshiro Yasuma1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Mizuho-Ku, Nagoya, Japan.
Background:
Postoperative residual rotatory laxity remains despite improvement in surgical techniques for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR).
Purpose:
To evaluate factors associated with residual pivot shift after ACLR by quantitative measurement of the pivot shift before and after surgery.
Study Design:
Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3.
Methods:
A total of 97 patients who underwent primary double-bundle ACLR between June 2016 and March 2021 and underwent surgery to remove staples, with at least 12 months of follow-up evaluation, were enrolled. Quantitative measurements were performed under general anesthesia immediately before ACLR (preoperatively), after temporary fixation of the ACL graft (intraoperatively), and immediately before staple removal (postoperatively). The laxity of pivot shift was assessed using inertial sensors to measure acceleration and external rotational angular velocity (ERAV). Descriptive data were assessed for associations with postoperative acceleration and ERAV in a univariate analysis. A multiple linear regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with postoperative acceleration and ERAV.
Results:
Anterior tibial translation, acceleration, and ERAV increased from intra- to postoperatively (P < .05). Factors significantly associated with postoperative acceleration were age (β = -0.238; P = .021), lateral posterior tibial slope (PTS) (β = 0.194; P = .048), and preoperative acceleration (β = 0.261; P = .008). Factors significantly affecting postoperative ERAV were age (β = -0.222; P = .029), ramp lesions (β = 0.212; P = .027), and preoperative ERAV (β = 0.323; P = .001).
Conclusion:
Greater preoperative laxity in the pivot shift was the factor having the most significant association with residual pivot shift after ACLR using quantitative measurements under general anesthesia. Younger age, higher lateral PTS, and concomitant ramp lesions were significant predictors of residual pivot shift. These findings can help pre- and intraoperative decision-making regarding whether an anterolateral structure augmentation should be added.
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