Quadrupled-stranded Semitendinosus Tendon Versus Patellar Tendon For Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Objective: To comparing the results of Quadrupled-stranded semitendinosus tendon versus patellar tendon for anterior cruciate ligament arthroscopy reconstruction in 60 patients with chronic ACL injurys.Materials and Methods: Sixty cases of chronic anterior cruciate ligament injurys were reconstructed arthroscopically with quadrupled-stranded semitendinosus versus patellar tendon .A single surgeon performed all operation in an alternating sequence.preoperative and operative data revealed no significant differences between the two groups The patients were followed and checked the range of motion and stability of the knee ,the knee function in daily activities,the level of return to sports..Results: Return to sport participation was more frequent in the Quadrupled-stranded semitendinosus group.(80% versus 75%,p>0.05,difference was not statistically significant).A minor extension loss(≤3°)was more frequent in the patellar tendon group(40% versus 5%,p<0.01,difference was significant).KT-2000arthrometer side-to-side difference of anterior displacement was 13% versus 20% in Quadrupled-stranded semitendinosus group and patellar tendon group at 30 pounds.A patellofemoral creption was 6% and 17% in the two groups respectively.Conclusion: .The results of following were no significant differences...