Reconstruction of chronic anterior cruciate ligament rupture using the ligament advanced reinforcement system artificial ligament—comparisons between patients over 50 years and under 50 years

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increasing physical activity level in elderly population, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are becoming more frequent. Due to the possible surgery complications, treatment for ACL rupture in patients with advanced age is still controversial. The purpose of this study was to compare the therapeutic effects of reconstruction using the ligament advanced reinforcement system (LARS) artificial ligament in patients older than 50 and patients younger than 50 with chronic ACL rupture.

Methods

Indications included: (I) concurrent history of subjective symptomatic anterior knee instability despite nonoperative rehabilitation for least 3 months, (II) positive preoperative Lachman and pivot shift tests, (III) ACL stump still connecting the femur with the

SUBMITTER: Wang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9929750 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature