Very long-term osteoarthritis rate after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: 182 cases with 22-year’ follow-up

ConclusionACL reconstruction provides satisfactory knee stability. The risk of subsequent osteoarthritis depends chiefly on the status of the menisci. Residual laxity is also associated with the development of osteoarthritis.Level of evidenceIV, retrospective cohort study.
Source: Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research