Patellofemoral functional outcome of gracilis sparing compared to gracilis sacrificing ACL reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The hamstring is the most popular autograft used for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Despite its excellent outcome, donor site morbidity is also irritating. Patellofemoral problems are reported to be one of the side effects after hamstring autograft harvesting, suggested to be due to both gracilis & semitendinosus sacrificing. Some experts propose retaining gracilis to decrease patellofemoral problems. The all-inside technique is an advantageous ACLR technique that can preserve the gracilis muscle while reducing muscle strength loss of affected limbs and the risk of knee joint instability under rotational load. This study aims to compare the patellofemoral functional outcome of both gracilis sparing and sacrificing using a validated Kujala score three

SUBMITTER: Phatama KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9732112 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature