XXXX : experience at the H  pital du Sacr  -Coeur de Montr  al.

@entity3031 @entity1 @entity73
INTRODUCTION: Although many options exist for ligament reconstruction in @entity3031 , the optimal treatment remains controversial. Allografts and autografts have both been used to reconstruct the cruciate ligaments. We present the results of reconstruction using artificial ligaments at H  pital du Sacr  -Coeur in Montr  al. METHODS: We reviewed the treatment of all @entity1 with @entity3031 seen between June 1996 and October 1999. The Lysholm score, ACL-quality of life (QoL) questionnaire, physical examination and Telos instrumented laxity measurement were used to evaluate the results. RESULTS: Twenty @entity1 (21 knees) participated in the study. The mean (and standard deviation [SD]) Lysholm score was 71.7 (18). Results from the ACL-QoL questionnaire showed a @entity73 in QoL. Mean (and SD) range of motion and flexion were 118 degrees (10.9 degrees) and 2 degrees (2.9 degrees) respectively. Mean (and SD) radiologic laxity evaluated with Telos for the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments were 6.1 (5.7) mm and 7.3 (4.5) mm respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Knee reconstruction with artificial ligaments shows promise, but further studies are necessary before it can be recommended for widespread use. This is the first study to show specifically a severe impairment in QoL in this @entity1 population.
