PurposeTo update previously published outcomes (at 2–8 years) of second revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) combined with tibial deflexion osteotomy (TDO), after an interval of 5 more years (at 7–15 years), and monitor evolution of clinical scores and progression of osteoarthritis.
MethodsThe initial retrospective consecutive series included nine patients that underwent one‐stage second revision ACLR with TDO, all of whom were contacted for second follow‐up at minimum 7 years. An independent observer collected IKDC‐SKF, the Lysholm score, and assessed radiographs for signs of osteoarthritis.
ResultsOf the nine original patients, seven were assessed at the clinic, one could only be assessed by telephone, and one was lost to follow‐up. At final follow‐up of 9.9 ± 3.0 years, the eight patients assessed maintained or improved clinical scores, compared to the previous follow‐up at 4.0 ± 2.9 years. The mean Lysholm score improved from 73.8 ± 5.8 (65–82) to 84.5 ± 11.9 (59–95), and IKDC improved from 71.6 ± 6.2 (62–79) to 82.9 ± 12.1 (61–98). Of the three patients that had signs of arthritis at the previous follow‐up, the stage of osteoarthritis increased in one (from grade 2 to grade 3), remained unchanged in one, and could not be assessed in one.
ConclusionAt 7–15 years following second revision ACLR with TDO, patients maintained or improved clinical scores compared to the previous follow‐up at 2–8 years, without retears or reoperations. Although eight of the nine knees had meniscectomies or meniscal sutures, osteoarthritis progressed in only one of the six knees that had signs of arthritis at the previous follow‐up. These results confirm that TDO can protect the ACL graft from retear, with minimal progression of osteoarthritis and/or risks of meniscal tears, suggesting that correction of excessive tibial slope should be considered when performing ACLR, whether a revision or primary procedure.
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