First revision ACL reconstruction combined with tibial deflexion osteotomy improves clinical scores at 2 to 7 years follow-up

ConclusionAt 2-7 years following revision ACLR combined with TDO, net improvement exceeded the MCID in 93% of patients for IKDC subjective score and in 80% of patients for Lysholm score, with no retears or major complications. These results suggest that TDO is a safe technique to protect the ACL graft and might be considered as of first revision ACLR to correct excessive PTS.Level of evidenceLevel IV
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research