Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Using Hamstring Tendon at the Order of Malta's Hospital Center in Dakar

Abstract

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) rupture constitutes the main injury in modern sport. We have been interested in an arthroscopic reconstruction of the ACL using hamstring tendons. This is a prospective study covering a period of 58 months. Eighty-one patients aged 28.60 ± 8.77 years were included. The objective functional evaluation was performed using the IKDC and Lysholm scales; radiographic evaluation using the Aglietti method and laximetry using the GNRB® arthrometer. The mean follow-up for the evaluation was 12.80 ± 3.27 months.The anatomo-clinical results obtained were very satisfactory and allow us to conclude that this is a reliable, low-iatrogenic technique with low morbidity and rapid functional recovery, compatible with the requirements of high-level sports.