Evaluation of results of combined reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament using iliotibial tract and semitendinosus tendon

ABSTRACT

38 patients underwent combined intra and extra-articular reconstruction of ACL using the iliotibial tract and semitendinosus tendon according to Zarins-Rowe technique [l4]. The age ranged from 19 to 41 years [average 22.5 yrs]. Results of surgery were evaluated 2-5 years post-surgery. Satisfactory result was obtained in 34 patients [89.5%]. Four patients were unsatisfied because of persistance of preoperative disability [two patients 5.3%], more than 10 flexing deformity [two patient 5.3%]. This combined reconstruction in addition to reefing the postero-medial and postero-lateral capsules, offered enhanced stability without compromising the extensor mechanism or sacrificing structurally important tissues