Cyclops lesions after ACL reconstruction using either bone-tendon-bone autograft or hamstring autograft: A retrospective cohort study

Conclusions: Bone-patellar tendon-bone and hamstring autografts both are viable options for ACL reconstruction. The occurrence of cyclops lesions is a potential complication that has not been previously compared between these two graft options. We found no statistically significant difference in the frequency of cyclops lesions between the two groups, minimizing any concern for an increased risk of a cyclops lesion when choosing BPTB autograft or hamstring autograft. Surgeons should be cognizant that the relative risk of a cyclops lesion is four times higher in female patients than in male patients with either graft. Level of Evidence: Level III.
Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Sports Medicine Source Type: research