Increase in cartilage degeneration in all knee compartments after failed ACL reconstruction at 4  years of follow-up

DiscussionAccelerated cartilage degeneration and high prevalence of meniscal lesions are seen in failed ACL-R. Tunnel placement showed significant impact on cartilage degeneration and may partially explain the increased risk of an inferior outcome when revision surgery is required after failed primary ACL-R.Level of evidence: Level IV —retrospective cohort study.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research