Younger age, hyperextended knee, concomitant meniscectomy and large prerevision anterior tibial translation are associated with graft failure after the revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Takeo Tokura,
Takehiko Matsushita,
Kyohei Nishida
et al.
Abstract:PurposeGraft failure following revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is higher than after primary ACL reconstruction. However, data regarding revision surgery is scarce. We aimed to evaluate the associated factors for failure after revision ACL reconstruction.MethodsFifty‐four patients (mean age: 24.7 ± 10.0 years) who underwent revision ACL reconstruction at our hospital with ≥1 year follow‐up were retrospectively examined. Patients were divided into Group F (graft failure) and Group N (no … Show more
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