Abstract
Arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament was introduced in our hospital in 1993. A study was done to compare the operative outcomes of this new arthroscopic technique and the old arthrotomy techniques for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. The study subjects were 27 patients who could directly be followed up.
Leeds-Keio artificial ligament and the patella ligament were used in combination in 10 patients (Group 1), and the Kennedy-LAD ligament and patella ligament in 5 patients (Group 2). The patella ligament was singly used under arthroscopy in 12 patients (Group 3).
The operative results and the location and postoperative changes in drill holes were compared among these three groups. The length pattern was recorded by measuring the distances between the attachment points of each reconstructed ligament on femoral and tibial bones in different knee flexion angles. The effect of ligament length patterns on drill hole changes was evaluated.
