Inferior graft maturity in the PL bundle after autograft hamstring double-bundle ACL reconstruction

ConclusionsThese results indicate that at least 18  months is needed after ACL reconstruction to sufficiently restore the SI of the AMB, while at least 24 months are needed to for the PLB. The SI of the PLB was significantly higher than that of the AMB at 3–24 months after surgery, indicating that the PLB showed inferior graft maturity to the A MB until 24 months after surgery. For clinical relevance, the correct understanding of serial changes in graft maturation may potentially be used in decision-making regarding a return to sports.Level of evidenceProspective case series, Level IV.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research