Comparison of Clinical Outcomes Between Modern Augmented ACL Repair and Autograft ACL Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Studies With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has been the gold standard for primary ACL rupture since the 1990s. In the past decade, ACL repair has received renewed attention and increased research.

Purpose

To compare the clinical outcomes of modern augmented ACL repair versus autograft reconstruction for ACL ruptures.

Study design

Systematic review; Level of evidence, 3.

Methods

A search of the PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library databases was conducted for prospective or retrospective comparative studies published between January 1, 2010, and January 3, 2023, with a minimum 2-year follow-up. Two independent reviewers performed data extraction and methodological quality assessment. Sensitivity analysis was performed t

SUBMITTER: Ren Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10812109 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature