Abstract
BackgroundTo assess outcomes of bone-patella-tendon-bone ACL-reconstruction at 18 years follow-up. Material and methodsOutcome measures included the IKDC clinical examination form and clinical scores. Radiographs were analyzed to determine the grade of osteoarthritis. Results69% of the examined patients (n=54) had a normal/nearly normal knee, 14% were abnormal and 17% severely abnormal with significant improvement (P≤0.001). The mean Lysholm score was 87.7±12.4 and the Tegner activity level was 5±2. Osteoarthritic changes were present in 52%. ConclusionBPTB ACL-reconstruction provides a satisfactory outcome with a high incidence of radiographic osteoarthritic changes.
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