Gianni Di Vico1, Sigismondo Luca Di Donato2, Giovanni Balato2, Gaetano Correra2, Alessio D'Addona2, Nicola Maffulli3, Donato Rosa2. 1. Orthopaedic Unit, S. Michele Clinic, Caserta, Italy. 2. Orthopaedic Unit, Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico Il, Naples, Italy. 3. Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy; Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Anterior cruciate ligament tears (ACL) are associated with meniscal lesions, that could involve the posterior horn of the medial meniscus (PHMM). A variety of techniques has been proposed to better visualise the postero-medial (PM) compartment. The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of longitudinal tears of peripheral attachment of the PHMM during arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, and to describe a diagnostic algorithm. METHODS: 115 patients who underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction were enrolled for the study. An anterior and an intercondylar notch visualisation were ordinarily performed. A postero-medial (PM) portal was performed when the instability of the posterior horn was detected. Statistical significance was assessed by a Chi-squared or Fisher's Exact Test for categorical variables, and by a Mann-Whitney U test for continuous variables. RESULTS: We recorded a 9.6% prevalence of lesions of the peripheral attachment of PHMM. Nine ramp lesions and two hidden lesions were diagnosed. Patients treated within 6 months from injury, revealed a statistically significant correlation with a higher prevalence of these lesions. CONCLUSION: Ramp and hidden lesions are very common ACL rupture associated injuries. Our diagnostic algorithm is a valid and safe option to diagnose these kinds of lesions. A correlation between a longer time from injury than 6 months and a reduced prevalence of these lesions was recorded in our population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.
BACKGROUND: Anterior cruciate ligament tears (ACL) are associated with meniscal lesions, that could involve the posterior horn of the medial meniscus (PHMM). A variety of techniques has been proposed to better visualise the postero-medial (PM) compartment. The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of longitudinal tears of peripheral attachment of the PHMM during arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, and to describe a diagnostic algorithm. METHODS: 115 patients who underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction were enrolled for the study. An anterior and an intercondylar notch visualisation were ordinarily performed. A postero-medial (PM) portal was performed when the instability of the posterior horn was detected. Statistical significance was assessed by a Chi-squared or Fisher's Exact Test for categorical variables, and by a Mann-Whitney U test for continuous variables. RESULTS: We recorded a 9.6% prevalence of lesions of the peripheral attachment of PHMM. Nine ramp lesions and two hidden lesions were diagnosed. Patients treated within 6 months from injury, revealed a statistically significant correlation with a higher prevalence of these lesions. CONCLUSION: Ramp and hidden lesions are very common ACL rupture associated injuries. Our diagnostic algorithm is a valid and safe option to diagnose these kinds of lesions. A correlation between a longer time from injury than 6 months and a reduced prevalence of these lesions was recorded in our population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.
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