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Higher frequency of osteoarthritis in patients with ACL graft rupture than in those with intact ACL grafts 30 years after reconstruction

  • By

  • Tomas Söderman

  • Marie-Louise Wretling

  • Mari Hänni

  • Christina Mikkelsen

  • Robert J. Johnson

  • Suzanne Werner

  • Anders Sundin

  • Adel Shalabi

  • October 29, 2019

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    ACL injuries have a high incidence rate, leading to knee joint instability and increased risk of associated injuries like meniscal tears.

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    The prevalence of posttraumatic osteoarthritis (OA) after ACL injuries varies widely, with reconstruction not preventing OA development.

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    Long-term outcomes after ACL reconstruction are influenced by associated knee injuries, particularly meniscal and cartilage damage.

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    The study followed 60 patients for a median of 31 years post-ACL reconstruction, assessing graft failure, knee laxity, and OA.

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    Results indicated a higher frequency of OA in patients with ACL graft rupture compared to those with intact grafts after 30 years.

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Higher frequency of osteoarthritis in patients with ACL graft rupture than in those with intact ACL grafts 30 years after reconstruction

  • by Tomas Söderman, Marie-Louise Wretling, Mari Hänni, Christina Mikkelsen, Robert J. Johnson, Suzanne Werner, Anders Sundin, Adel Shalabi

  • October 29, 2019

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