Hermann O Mayr1, Paul Benecke2, Anna Hoell3, Marcus Schmitt-Sody3, Anke Bernstein4, Norbert P Suedkamp4, Amelie Stoehr5. 1. Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. Electronic address: hermann.mayr@uniklinik-freiburg.de. 2. Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. 3. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany. 4. Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. 5. OCM-Clinic Munich, Munich, Germany.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To compare anatomic single-bundle (SB) versus double-bundle (DB) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and to determine possible differences in clinical outcomes. METHODS: In this prospective randomized study, 64 patients were divided into 2 equal groups. Anatomic SB and DB ACL reconstructions were performed using hamstring tendons. A follow-up examination 2 years after surgery comprised International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) 2000 assessment, Laxitester (ORTEMA Sport Protection, Markgröningen, Germany) measurement of anteroposterior translation regarding rotational stability, and radiographic evaluation. Statistical analysis and power calculation were performed (P < .05). RESULTS: We examined 62 patients at a mean of 26 months (range, 23.3 to 32.7 months) after surgery. IKDC subjective and objective scores showed no significant differences when both groups were compared. The Laxitester measurements showed no significant differences regarding anteroposterior translation in the neutral position, internal rotation, and external rotation. However, there was a significant improvement in rotational laxity in external rotation in the DB group (P = .02). No differences were seen between the groups regarding osteoarthritic changes and tunnel widening. CONCLUSIONS: There were no differences in IKDC subjective and objective scores between patients who underwent anatomic SB ACL reconstruction and those who underwent anatomic DB ACL reconstruction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level I, prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial.
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PURPOSE: To compare anatomic single-bundle (SB) versus double-bundle (DB) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and to determine possible differences in clinical outcomes. METHODS: In this prospective randomized study, 64 patients were divided into 2 equal groups. Anatomic SB and DB ACL reconstructions were performed using hamstring tendons. A follow-up examination 2 years after surgery comprised International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) 2000 assessment, Laxitester (ORTEMA Sport Protection, Markgröningen, Germany) measurement of anteroposterior translation regarding rotational stability, and radiographic evaluation. Statistical analysis and power calculation were performed (P < .05). RESULTS: We examined 62 patients at a mean of 26 months (range, 23.3 to 32.7 months) after surgery. IKDC subjective and objective scores showed no significant differences when both groups were compared. The Laxitester measurements showed no significant differences regarding anteroposterior translation in the neutral position, internal rotation, and external rotation. However, there was a significant improvement in rotational laxity in external rotation in the DB group (P = .02). No differences were seen between the groups regarding osteoarthritic changes and tunnel widening. CONCLUSIONS: There were no differences in IKDC subjective and objective scores between patients who underwent anatomic SB ACL reconstruction and those who underwent anatomic DB ACL reconstruction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level I, prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial.
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