Functional Outcomes of Arthroscopic Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Meniscal Repair: A Retrospective Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate the outcomes of arthroscopic meniscal repair performed in combination with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair.

Methods

This study presents a case series of 34 patients who underwent repair of meniscal tears along with ACL reconstruction from 2014 to 2016. Cases of discoid meniscal lesions and combined or ligament injuries other than ACL injuries were excluded. Patients were followed up periodically, at 3, 6, 9, 12, and 24 months. Preoperative and postoperative functional evaluations were performed using visual analog scale, International Knee Documentation Committee, and Lysholm knee scores.

Results

The mean age of the patients was 29.1 years (range, 17-44 years). The mean follow-up period was 18 ± 7.8 months (range, 6-24 months). Among the 34

SUBMITTER: Pathak S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7190550 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature