Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruc- tion Using Hamstring Tendon at the Order of Malta’s Hospital Center in Dakar

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Résumé

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.

Mots-clés

Reconstruction, Anterior cruciate ligament, Arthroscopy, Hamstring tendons