Combined PCL and PLC Reconstruction Improves Residual Laxity in PCL Injury Patients with Posterolateral Knee Laxity Less Than Grade III

Overview

Journal Yonsei Med J

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2023 Apr 28

PMID 37114634

Authors

Han-Kook Yoon

Sang-Hoon Park

Hyun-Cheol Oh

Joong-Won Ha

Heemin Choi

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Abstract

Purpose: To compare the short-term clinical and radiologic outcomes of combined posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and posterolateral complex (PLC) reconstruction to those of isolated PCL reconstruction (PCLR) for patients with posterolateral knee laxity less than grade III.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 49 patients (51 knees) who underwent PCLR between January 2008 and December 2015. Patients with a minimum follow-up of 24 months were included and divided into two groups (group A, isolated PCLR; group B, combined PCL and PLC reconstruction). Clinical outcomes were evaluated as the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective, Lysholm, and Tegner activity scale scores. Radiologic outcomes were also assessed using the side-to-side differences in posterior tibial translation via stress radiographs.

Results: A total of 30 cases were analyzed. There were no significant differences in the Lysholm and Tegner activity scale scores between the two groups preoperatively and at the final follow-up. However, group B showed a higher IKDC subjective score compared to group A at the final follow-up (group A, 72.8±8.9; group B, 77.7±10.1; <0.05). Regarding the radiologic outcomes, group B also showed a significantly less side-to-side difference in posterior tibial translation compared to group A at the final follow-up (group A, 4.8±2.3 mm; group B, 3.8±2.1 mm; <0.05).

Conclusion: Combined PCL and PLC reconstruction resulted in improved clinical and radiologic outcomes than isolated PCLR in patients who have less than grade III posterolateral laxity of the knee. In cases of PCL rupture with ambiguous PLC injury, combined PCL and PLC reconstruction may help to improve posterior residual laxity of the knee.

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