Study of functional outcome of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using hamstring tendon autograft

Abstract

Introduction: The most common ligament injured in knee is anterior cruciate ligament. This ligament is related to stability, prevention of excessive rotation and forward motion of knee. Accurate reconstruction should be done to achieve excellent functional outcome. Objectives: The main aim was to assess the functional outcome of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using hamstring tendon auto graft. Also the study intended to describe early weight bearing and early mobilisation and rapid rehabilitation for good clinical recovery after surgery. Methodology: The study was done among 40 subjects who were between 18yrs to 50yrs, with ACL deficient knees, associated menisci injuries. The subjects excluded were having severe co-morbidities, multi ligament injuries and previously operated knee. The Patients were assessed with the IKDC score and single hop test preoperatively and after 6 months. Results: In the study 1 subject didn’t return to pre injury activity level and other 39 came back to pre injury activity level. In the study IKDC score and single hop test after 6 months showed a higher mean in comparison to pre operative evaluation. Conclusion: The technique of ACL reconstruction offers a normal or near normal function and pre and post operative outcome is improved by IKDC score or single hop test