Publications by authors named "Helga Holovic"
Background: Older adults remain active for longer and continue sports and activities that require rotation on one leg later in life. The rate of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears is therefore increasing in those over 40 years old, with an associated increase in the rate of surgical reconstruction (ACLR), but there is limited literature on its effectiveness. Our aim was to compare the outcomes of elderly patients who have undergone ACLR with those of a younger group of patients.
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- The study investigated whether combining medial collateral ligament reconstruction (MCLR) with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) enhances knee functionality compared to just ACLR in cases of combined ACL and MCL tears.
- After reviewing 2362 papers, only 8 studies were suitable for analysis, focusing on post-operative outcomes like IKDC score and Lysholm scale.
- The results showed no significant differences in knee functionality between the two treatments, indicating that adding MCLR might not provide added benefits, highlighting the need for more high-quality research in this area.