Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Abstract
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a crucial procedure for managing ACL deficiency, with various autograft options available. Recent interest has focused on the peroneus longus tendon (PLT) as a potential alternative to hamstring tendons (HT) due to its biomechanical properties and potential advantages. However, comparative studies assessing functional outcomes between PLT and HT in ACLR are lacking. We conducted a cross‐sectional study involving 60 ACL injury cases treated with ACL reconstruction using either hamstring or peroneus longus tendon grafts. Patient selection was randomized, and assessments included preoperative planning, surgery under spinal or combined spinal‐epidural anesthesia, and postoperative rehabilitation protocols. Functional scores were assessed using the Lysholm Knee Score and IKDC Score at various follow‐up intervals. Both groups showed favorable outcomes in terms of knee stability and functional scores. There were no statistically significant differences in Lysholm and IKDC scores between the two groups at any time point during the follow‐up period. Additionally, postoperative complications did not significantly differ between the groups. The study findings suggest that ACL reconstruction using peroneus longus tendon autografts yields comparable outcomes to hamstring tendon autografts in terms of knee stability and functional scores. The use of peroneus longus tendon grafts may offer advantages such as larger size, satisfactory ankle function preservation and avoidance of potential complications associated with hamstring graft harvesting. Thus, peroneus longus tendon autografts could be considered a safe and viable option for ACL reconstruction, particularly in specific patient populations showing a preference for this approach.
How to cite this article:
Mohammed Sohail Siddique, Devashish Chhutani and Abhinav Vatsa. Comparative Study Between Functional Outcome of Knee with ACL Recontruction Using Hamstring Graft vs Peroneus longus Graft.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.3.254.259
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2024.3.254.259