Combined reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using semitendinosos tendon and leeds-keio ligament prosthesis

ABSTRACT

Thirty four patients had a combined reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament with use of semitendinosus tendon and Leeds-Keio Ligament Prosthesis. The tendon was augmented by Leeds-Keio Ligament Prosthesis aiming at a stronger and a more durable reconstruction. Results were assessed via two methods; score of the American Medical Association System for stability and Lysholm Scoring System for functional assessment. Results were encouraging as eighteen patients [52.9%] had a rating of excellent; twelve [35.3%] were good; two [5.9%] were fair and two [5.9%] were poor. Our findings confirm the efficacy of combined reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament for chronic injuries