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We have performed arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) using the Kennedy LAD and iliotibial tract on 85 knees in 85 cases from February 1989 to January 1991. The mean follow-up period was 2.3 years. There were no major postoperative complications, such as infection or chronic edema caused by synovitis. Three LAD prostheses were found to be torn and 7 to be partially abraised; 4 knees showed anterior notch impingement.
The overall results of ACL reconstruction with the Kennedy LAD and iliotibial tract were satisfactory in both objective and subjective evaluations. Smoothing of the edge of the femoral bone tunnel was thought to be an important technical aspect.
