Clinical Outcome of Femoral Suspensory Fixation for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

Objective To assess the clinical and functional results of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction performed by suspensory device fixation to the femur after an ACL rupture. Methods This is a prospective cohort study performed in Alahsa (eastern province of Saudi Arabia) on patients diagnosed with ACL injury who underwent femoral suspensory fixation for ACL reconstruction. Patients were clinically assessed for their knee functions and pain using the Oxford Knee Score (OKS) before and after the operation. These were then statistically analyzed to find out the changes in knee function, reduction in pain, and improvement of joint stability in general. Results Femoral suspensory fixation in ACL reconstruction yielded effective results on knee function, improvement, and pain reduction, thus supporting this technique as one of the reliable treatments for ACL injuries. It can also avoid further joint degeneration in the long run and keep the knees of active individuals healthy. Conclusions Femoral suspensory fixation in ACL reconstruction yielded effective results on knee function, improvement, and pain reduction, thus supporting this technique as one of the reliable treatments for ACL injuries. It can also avoid further joint degeneration in the long run and keep the knees of active individuals healthy.