Abstract
BackgroundThere are many fixation methods for hamstring tendon autograft available for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The intention of this study was to report clinical follow-up data of the Tape Locking Screw (TLS) reconstruction technique. HypothesisDoes TLS method give good long term results in patient satisfaction and in clinical knee tests. Patients and methodsWe selected 119 prospectively collected patients with a two-year follow-up who had an ACL reconstruction using TLS technique. A total of 114 cases were available for follow-up two years postoperatively. The evaluation methods were instrumented laxity measurements, clinical examination and knee scores. ResultsThe Lysholm and IKDC scores improved from preoperative 76 and 50 to 95 and 90, respectively. Tegner activity level before surgery was 3 and improved to 6 at 2 years postoperatively. DiscussionACL reconstruction with TLS technique showed good objective outcome at the 2-year follow-up. We confirmed improvement in all evaluation method variables. Level of evidenceCase series; level of evidence, 4. Trial registrationISRCTN registry, study ID ISRCTN34011837. Registered retrospectively April 29, 2020.
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