Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Internal Brace Augmentation Results in Fewer Reruptures Compared to Reconstruction without Augmentation.

 To compare the clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using autografts with and without internal brace augmentation.  Data from patients who underwent ACL reconstruction with hamstring and quadriceps tendon autografts, with a minimum follow-up of one year, with or without internal brace augmentation were collected prospectively analyzed retrospectively. The Lysholm and Tegner functional scores were collected before and after surgery, as well as data on postoperative complications.

New Graft Choices for ACL Reconstruction: Update Article.

Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common procedure for injuries to this ligament, especially in athletes. There are different types of grafts used, and the choice depends on several factors. Autologous grafts, from the patients themselves, are the most common option, with rapid incorporation and a lower failure rate.

Tibiofemoral bony morphology impacts the knee kinematics after anterolateral capsule injury and lateral extraarticular tenodesis differently than intact state.

Anterolateral capsule injury, often concomitant with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, may result in high-grade rotatory instability. Lateral extraarticular tenodesis (LET) is sometimes added to ACL reconstruction to address this instability. However, LET is a non-anatomic procedure and concerns regarding increased tibiofemoral contact pressure and reduced internal rotation exist for some individuals which may be due to their tibiofemoral bony morphology.

Larger Chondral Lesions Treated with Collagen Membrane - Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrogenesis - Show Larger Increase in Clinical Scores.

 To evaluate clinically and radiologically the results of the treatment of chondral lesions using collagen membrane - autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC).  This is a series of observational cases, in which 15 patients undergoing AMIC were analyzed. The clinical evaluation was made by comparing the Lysholm and International Knee Document Commitee (IKDC) scores in the pre- and postoperative period of 12 months, and radiological evaluation using the Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue (MOCART) score in the same postoperative period.