Effect of Remnant Tissues on Outcomes of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction at Follow-up Arthroscopy

Conclusions: The presence of ACL remnant tissues did not have a significant effect on outcomes 1 year after reconstruction. However, there was a trend that lower percentage of patients with remnant-preserving ALCR had abnormal arthroscopic findings that lead to a surgical treatment at follow-up arthroscopy 1 year after initial reconstruction. The presence of remnant tissues did not have a significant effect on retear rate.
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Original Research Source Type: research