Functional outcome of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendon autograft in Indian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a significant orthopedic issue globally with varying success rates among different populations. Better understanding of functional outcome can help design suitable protocols for ACL reconstruction and recovery. This review aims to evaluate the epidemiological trends and functional outcomes of ACLR procedures in India.

Methods

The review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, by searching in Google Scholar, Pubmed, Web of Science and Science Direct databases in February 2024. The study encompassed patient demographics, and postoperative outcomes in Indian populations upon ACLR using hamstring tendon autografts. Meta-analysis was conducted with RevMan 5.4 using random-effects models. Funnel plots were used to explore pu

SUBMITTER: Annamalai R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11617687 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature