Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2017, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (3): 471-477.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2017.03.026

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Effect of remnant preservation on recovery of knee proprioception in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a meta-analysis  

Zhang Tai-liang1, Zhang Lei2, Lian Zhi-ming1, Yang Guang-zhong1   

  1. 1First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China; 2Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Headquarters of Chinese People’s Armed Police Forces, Urumqi 830002, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • Online:2017-01-28 Published:2017-03-14
  • Contact: Yang Guang-zhong, Master, Chief physician, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • About author:Zhang Tai-liang, Studying for master’s degree, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • Supported by:

    the Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, China, No. 2015AD004

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is the conventional surgical treatment at present for patients with severe anterior cruciate ligament injury or fracture. However, the opinions varies about whether the ACL remnant should be preserved, and its impact on the knee proprioception gets more and more attention.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the influence of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with remnant preservation or not on the proprioception of the knee joint using a meta-analysis.
METHODS: We retrieved randomized controlled studies on arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with remnant preservation or not from 2001 to 2016. Meta-analysis was used to compare postoperative threshold to detection of passive motion (TTDPM), passive angle regeneration test, joint position sense and KT-1000/2000, IKDC, and Lysholm scores between remnant preservation or not. 
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) A total of 11 randomized controlled trials were included. (2) The meta-analysis results showed that postoperative TTDPM [OR=-0.50,95%CI(-0.74, -0.26), P < 0.0001], passive angle reproduction [OR=-0.13, 95%CI(-0.26, -0.01), P=0.03 < 0.05] and Lysholm scores [OR=1.25, 95%CI(0.63, 2.06), P=0.0002], IKDC scores (OR=1.28, 95%CI([0.27, 2.28], P=0.01] in preserving-remnant were superior to removing-remnant for arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. However, there were no statistically significant differences in KT1000/2000 scores [OR=-0.05, 95%CI(-0.13, 0.03), P=0.24] and joint position sense [OR=-0.30, 95%CI(-0.79, 0.18), P=0.22]. (3) In the arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, retained stump postoperative proprioception recovered well and can obtain satisfactory clinical effect. However, prospective large-sample long-term randomized controlled trials are needed for verification.

中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:人工关节;骨植入物;脊柱骨折;内固定;数字化骨科;组织工程

Key words: Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Proprioception, Meta-Analysis, Tissue Engineering

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