Single-stage in situ suture repair of multiple-ligament knee injury: a retrospective study of 17 patients (18 knees)

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Xingyi HuaJian Tang

Abstract

Multiple-ligament injured knee (MLIK) is a rare but severe injury. Although the principles of MLIK management have progressed over the past 40 years, there is a paucity of high-quality evidence upon which to base the management of MLIK. Treatment strategies for MLIK are challenging for most orthopedic surgeons, and the optimal treatment remains controversial, especially with regard to repair vs. reconstruction of the ligaments. The aim of the present study was to observe clinical outcomes of single-stage in situ suture repair of knee dislocation with multiple-ligament injury using nonabsorbable suture material. Consecutive patients with MLIK between 2002 and 2010 were included, for a total of 25 patients with knee dislocation. 17 patients (18 knees) with closed knee dislocation with a mean follow-up of 4.8 ± 1.3 years were retrospective analyzed. All patients were treated surgically with single-stage in situ suture repair for all injured ligaments and followed a standardized postoperative rehabilitation protocol. The VAS score, satisfactory score, total SF-36 score, Lysholm score, Tegner score, the Meyers functional rating and the ranges of motion and knee stability were used to evaluate outcomes. At final follow-up, mean visua...Continue Reading

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