2017 ISAKOS Biennial Congress IFOSMA ePoster #5004

 

Effectiveness Comparison Of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction By Ethibond Excel Polyester Sutures Combined With High-Strength Sutures Using Rigidfix For Autogenous Tendons Fixation

Lilei He, MD, Foshan, Guangdong CHINA
Lilian Zhao, MD, Foshan, GuangDong CHINA

Foshan Hospital of TCM, Foshan, Guangzhou, China

FDA Status Not Applicable

Summary

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by ethibond excel polyester sutures combined with high-strength sutures using RigidFix for autogenous tendons fixation presented satisfactory clinical results, whether using high-strength sutures during operation needs to be further study.

Abstract

Objective

To compare the effectiveness of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using RigidFix for autogenous tendons fixation between by ethibond excel polyester sutures combined with high-strength sutures and by ethibond excel polyester sutures.

Methods

Between October 2011 and August 2013, 48 cases of ACL rupture underwent ACL reconstruction using RigidFix for autogenous tendons fixation. Ethibond excel polyester sutures combined with high-strength sutures were used in 25 cases (observation group) and ethibond excel polyester sutures were used in 23 cases (control group). There was no significant difference in gender, age, side, disease duration, and preoperative Lachman test, Lysholm score, and the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score between 2 groups (P>0.05) .The treatment and rehabilitation measures were identical in 2 groups. [Result] The operation performed smoothly. Vessel, nerve and meniscus were not injured. No complication of donor site pain and myasthenia of affected knee after operation. At 6 months and 2 years after operation, the Lachman test, the Lysholm score and the IKDC score were superior significantly to those before operation in both groups (P<0.05), but no significant difference was found between 2 groups (P>0.05).

Conclusion

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by ethibond excel polyester sutures combined with high-strength sutures using RigidFix for autogenous tendons fixation presented satisfactory clinical results, whether using high-strength sutures during operation needs to be further study.