Hecker, Andreas; Schmaranzer, Florian; Huber, Christoph; Maurer, Jonas; Egli, Rainer J; Eberlein, Sophie C; Klenke, Frank M (2022). Treatment of Knee Dislocation With Primary Repair and Suture Augmentation: A Viable Solution. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 10(11), p. 23259671221132555. Sage Publications 10.1177/23259671221132555
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BACKGROUND
Different surgical techniques have been described for the treatment of knee dislocation (KD). Nonoperative approaches are frequently combined with surgical reconstruction using auto- or allograft.
PURPOSE
To evaluate the midterm results of primary surgical repair and suture augmentation to treat KD.
STUDY DESIGN
Case series; Level of evidence, 4.
METHODS
A total of 22 patients (5 women, 17 men; mean age, 45 ± 15 years) with KD were evaluated at a mean of 49 ± 16 months after surgical treatment that included primary repair and suture augmentation. Magnetic resonance imaging, stress radiographs, and outcome scores were obtained at the follow-up. Clinical examination including hop tests and force measurements for flexion and extension was performed.
RESULTS
The mean difference in pre- to postinjury Tegner scores was -2 ± 1. The outcome scores showed mean values of 84 ± 15 (Lysholm), 73 ± 15 (International Knee Documentation Committee) and 65 ± 25 (Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Return to Sport after Injury scale). Compared with the uninjured knee, the range of motion of the injured knee was reduced by 21° ± 12°. Twelve patients felt fit enough to perform hop tests and showed a mean deficit of 7% ± 17%° compared with the uninjured leg. The mean force deficit was 19% ± 18% for extension and 8% ± 16% for flexion. Stress radiographs revealed an 11 ± 7-mm higher anteroposterior translation on the injured side. Four patients had secondary ligament reconstructions due to persistent instability and 7 underwent arthroscopic arthrolysis due to stiffness. A significant increase of osteoarthritis was found for the medial, lateral, and patellofemoral compartments (P = .007, .004, and .006, respectively).
CONCLUSION
Primary repair and suture augmentation of KD led to satisfactory clinical midterm results despite persistent radiological instability and a significant increase in osteoarthritis. This technique allows the return to activities of daily living without subjective instability in most nonathletic patients. Secondary ligament reconstructions should be performed if relevant instability persists to decrease the risk of secondary meniscal and cartilage damage.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Orthopaedic, Plastic and Hand Surgery (DOPH) > Clinic of Orthopaedic Surgery 04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine (DRNN) > Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional and Paediatric Radiology |
UniBE Contributor: |
Hecker, Andreas, Schmaranzer, Florian, Huber, Christoph Matthias, Egli, Rainer Josef (A), Eberlein, Sophie Charlotte, Klenke, Frank M. |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health |
ISSN: |
2325-9671 |
Publisher: |
Sage Publications |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Pubmed Import |
Date Deposited: |
28 Nov 2022 13:35 |
Last Modified: |
29 Mar 2023 23:38 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1177/23259671221132555 |
PubMed ID: |
36425010 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
MLKI knee dislocation knee reconstruction ligamentous knee injuries |
BORIS DOI: |
10.48350/175178 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/175178 |
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