Author ORCID Identifier
Stergiou - https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9737-9939
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2009
Abstract
Aim. Recent research suggested that the anterior curciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction does not restore tibial rotation to normal levels when a bone patellar tendon bone (BPTB) graft is used during high demanding activities. Our goal was to determine if the usage of an alternative graft, as the quadrupled semitendinosus-gracilis (ST/G), restore tibial rotation to normal values in a population of athletically active individuals while performing a usual for their sport activity.
Methods. Eleven subjects, all reconstructed with an ST/G graft, were assessed in vivo, 9 months postoperatively, while they jumped off a 40 cm platform, landed on the ground and subsequently pivoted at 90 degrees. The evaluation period was identified from initial foot contact with the ground, included the pivoting of the ipsilateral leg, and was completed upon touch-down of the contralateral leg. By that time the patients had already returned to their sports activities.
Results. The maximum range of motion of the tibial rotation for the pivoting leg, during the evaluation period was found significantly (P=0.0001) larger in the reconstructed leg as compared to the intact contralateral, although both clinical and arthrometer assessments revealed restoration of anterior translation.
Conclusion. It was concluded that ACL reconstruction with an ST/G graft does not restore tibial rotation to normal levels during this high demanding activity. It seems that new surgical techniques are needed to better replicate the actual anatomy and function of the natural ACL in order to address this problem.
Journal Title
Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Volume
49
Issue
1
First Page
64
Last Page
70
Recommended Citation
Chouliaras, Vasilis; Ristanis, Stavros; Moraiti, Constantina O.; Tzimas, V.; Stergiou, Nicholas; and Georgoulis, Anastasios D., "Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with a quadrupled hamstrings tendon autograft does not restore tibial rotation to normative levels during landing from a jump and subsequent pivoting" (2009). Journal Articles. 300.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/biomechanicsarticles/300
Comments
This is the accepted manuscript of an article published in The Journal of Sports Medicine & Physical Fitness, 49, and can be accessed at Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with a quadrupled hamstrings tendon autograft does not restore tibial rotation to normative levels during landing from a jump and subsequent pivoting - The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 2009 March;49(1):64-70 - Minerva Medica - Journals