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Objectives To introduce arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction with the tendon through the middle gap of remnant fiber and evaluate the recovery of postoperative knee function and the preliminary proprioception. Methods 17 cases of eligible patients of posterior cruciate ligament ruptures were performed arthro-scopic Single-beam type anatomical reconstruction with the tendon throung the middle gap of remnant fiber from August 2012 to March 2014. The tendon is fixed in operation through suspension of end-button and extrusion of bioabsorbable interference screw. The recovery of Knee function is assessed with comparative analyzing the preoper-ative and postoperative Lysholm and The International Knee Documentation Committee knee nation form (IKDC) subjective scores and KT-1000 (Joint stability measuring apparatus, PMENT NO 4.563 555, MEDmetric Corporation, San Diego, California, America) scores, and the postoperative proprioception of knee is assessed through measureing the time threshold to detection of passive motion(TTDPM) and the passive re-positioning (PRP) scores. Results There was no serious complications for all patients during the postoperative 12 month follow-up. Subjective scores showed:Lysholm scores from an average of (54.41 ±8.00) scores increased to (90.12±2.69) scores for 12 months followed up ( 0.05). Conclusion Arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with tendon throughing remnant fiber can effectively restore the stability of the knee and improve knee function, preserving remnant stubs and syn-ovial of PCL may be beneficial recovery of proprioception and healing of reconstruction tendon.
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Localized forms of giant cell tumor are known to arise commonly in the synovial membrane of the finger joints. Multinucleated giant cells are its characteristic pathology finding, giant cell tumor shows a low rate of recurrence after complete excision. When occurring at the knee joints, giant cell tumor manifests a wide form of symptoms, from no symptom at all, to intermittent locking. Complete excision is possible by arthroscopy, but if done incompletely, it is reported to recur in 45% of cases. We present here a case of giant cell tumor that has arisen from the anterior portion of the posterior cruciate ligament, excised by arthroscopy and followed by pathologic confirmation.
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Arthroscopy , Finger Joint , Giant Cell Tumors , Giant Cells , Knee Joint , Pathology , Posterior Cruciate Ligament , Recurrence , Synovial MembraneABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the outcome of augmentation of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) using suture fixation technique. Methods Thirteen cases of simple PCL raptures were treated arthroscopically with suture fixation to maintain tibial neutralization and augment PCL. The patients were followed up for 12 to 18 months. The IKDC and Lysholm knee score were used for function evaluation. The posterior knee laxity was examined by KT-1000. Results There was no limitation to knee extension.Knee flexion was between 120° and 140°, with an average of 128°. The final IKDC grade was A in 6 cases and B in 7 cases. The IKDC subjective score increased from preoperative 67.4±3. 3 to postoperative 92.5±4. 5 (t=9. 837, P < 0. 01) . The average side-to-side difference in maximal manual test with KT-1000 arthremeter at 90° flexion decreased from 8. 1±1.7 mm to 2.0±1.3 mm ( t = 12. 230, P < 0. 01) . The Lysholm score in the 4 chronic cases was 87.5±3. 1 before surgery and 95.8±3.5 at the last follow-up( t = 5. 376, P < 0.01 ). Conclusion In some cases of PCL injury, excellent clinical results and good posterior stability can be achieved by augmentation of the tom PCL using suture fixation technique.
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[Objective]To explore the clinical characteristic of combined posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) with posterolateral corner (PLC) injuries,and evaluate the technique and outcome of arthroscopic single bundle reconstruction of PCL and reconstruction of PLC with posterior half of biceps femoris tendon.[Method]From Dec. 2001 to Dec. 2004,14 patients (14 knees) with severe posterior and posterolateral rotatory instability were treated surgically in our department,all of them presented III degree positive results of posterior drawer test,positive varus stress test and more than 10 degree of external rotation of the affected knees compared with the intact knees.PCL tear and abnormal opening of posterolateral compartment were seen in all of the 14 knees under arthroscopy.Of them,2 knee were combined with common peroneal nerve injury.All the damaged PCLs were reconstructed with single bundle of autogenous quadrupled hamstring tendons under arthroscopy,and PLCs were reconstructed with the posterior half of biceps femoris tendon tenodesis.[Result]No severe complications occurred in early stage after operation in the 14 patients.All of them were followed up from 12 to 33 months with an average of 21.14?7.26 months.Posterior stabilities were recovered significantly,varus stress test was negative at 30 degree of flexion and full extension,less than 10 degree of external rotation compared with the intact knee in all of the patients.Lysholm score was remarkable improved from 40~60 (mean 47.1?8.25) preoperatively to 70~95 ( mean 86.79?7.23) at follow up(P
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Objective To discuss the design of arthroscopic reconstruction of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) with quadriceps tendon fixed by a patellar block and an allograft bone plug, and its clinical outcome. Methods Thirteen patients suffering from PCL injury were treated by the technique mentioned above. The connection between quadriceps tendon and superior patellar pole was preserved in the harvest process of quadriceps tendon. The femoral tunnel was made like a bottle neck, which was clogged with the patellar bone block. The quadriceps tendon strip was fixed by an allograft bone plug pressed into the tibial tunnel. Their functional recovery was evaluated by Lysholm scoring and IKDC(International Knee Documentation Committee) criteria. Results In the average follow-up period of 19 months, there were not any severe nerve or blood vessel lesions, or failures of transplanted ligament None of the patient complained of knee instability after the operation. The pain was relieved in most patients, but three complained of pain after knee movement A little calcification was found in the quadriceps tendon at the superior patellar pole one year after the operation in the X-ray of a patient There was significant difference in Lysholm scale between pre-operation and post-operation (P
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Objective To describe postmedial approach to the knee and discuss the main technique using it to repair and reconstruct posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Methods 24 patients with PCL injury were operated on with the postmedial approach. 13 cases were repaired directly using the technique of pulling out steel wire and 11 cases were reconstructed by semitendinosus. Prone position was adopted in 16 cases and supine position in 8 cases (21 cases had been followed up over six months). Applied anatomy, main techniques and clinical results were evaluated. Results The postmedial approach saved 30～60 minutes compared with the posteior approach, and was not restricted by body posture. Neurovascular structure did not need to be dissected, PCL repair and reconstruction could be finished in one incision.By a six month follow up evaluation, no symptoms of instability occured and they were completely stable on physical examination. Conclusion The postmedial approach is simple, safe, and yields excellent exposure. It's an ideal approach for repair and reconstruction of the PCL.The technique of pulling and steel wire and semitendinosas drawn out "U" shaped pins fixation are essential methods to repair and reconstruct the PCL.