Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction using Bone - Patella tendon - Bone ( B - T - B ) Allograft: Preliminary Report

ABSTRACT

From June 1994 to December 1995, we perfoimed arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using B-T-B alIograft in nineteen patients and postoperative aggressive rehabilitation program including early range of motion (ROM) exercise and muscle strengthening exercises in all cases. Except six cases of loss of follow-up, thirteen cases were analyzed. Postoperative results were evaluated by Lysholm knee score and M?ler s criteria at average 14 months (range from 6months to 24 moths). The average Lysholm score improved from 56 to 79. According to the Miijer s criteria, the results were excellent in 7 cases, good in 5 cases and fair in 1 case. We concluded that the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using B-T-B allograft could be an effective method with many benefits in treatment of anterior cruciate ligament rupture and that the results using B-T-B allograft was as good as those using autograft. But, further evaluation and long teim follow-up should be needed.