Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2024, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (17): 2753-2758.doi: 10.12307/2024.478

Previous Articles     Next Articles

Effect of graft type on knee function after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Li Luyi1, Li Xiaojie2, Hei Zeming1, Liu Hua1   

  1. 1Capital University of Physical Education And Sports, Beijing 100191, China; 2Department of Orthopedics, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing 100142, China
  • Received:2023-07-25 Accepted:2023-09-12 Online:2024-06-18 Published:2023-12-16
  • Contact: Liu Hua, Associate professor, Capital University of Physical Education And Sports, Beijing 100191, China
  • About author:Li Luyi, Master, Capital University of Physical Education And Sports, Beijing 100191, China
  • Supported by:
    Quality Undergraduate Program in Beijing Universities, No. 145122005/004 (to LH); Beijing Higher Education “Undergraduate Teaching Reform and Innovation Project”, No. 145122002/007 (to LH); 2023 Connotation Development-Scientific Research-Science and Technology Strengthening Support Program, No. 155223021 (to LH)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Grafts are often used to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament in clinical practice, while different types of grafts affect postoperative knee function and the development of rehabilitation programs. 
OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively analyze the effects of different graft types on muscle strength, joint stability, functional activities, and return to sports in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
METHODS: Related studies were searched through PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, CNKI, and WANFANG databases. The Chinese and English key words were “anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, autografts, allografts, artificial ligaments, bone-patellatendon-bone, quadriceps tendon autograft, hamstring tendon autograft, peroneus longus tendon autograft, rehabilitation, exercise, protocol, return to sport”. 
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Patients with bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts should strengthen centrifugal contraction exercises of quadriceps muscle, and pay attention to the recovery of quadriceps muscle endurance and explosive power in the later stage of rehabilitation. Compared with bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts and hamstring tendon grafts, significantly fewer patients with quadriceps tendon grafts met regression criteria within 5-8 months, and a longer training plan should be developed, with the training cycle lasting as long as possible to more than 3 years. The selection of hamstring tendon grafts should strengthen the hamstring muscle strength training under multiple angles, especially the cycle of bending the knee above 60° until at least 18 weeks after surgery. Patients who choose peroneus longus tendon graft should strengthen the muscle strength around the ankle, mainly the plantar muscle strength. In the selection of allograft, attention should be paid to the reduction of tension resistance of 20% after the graft is disinfected by low-dose radiation, so attention should be paid to knee stability training. Patients who choose artificial ligament grafts can gradually enhance quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength training within 3-6 weeks, pay attention to early proprioceptive exercises, and conduct targeted training on balance, jumping, and flexibility.

Key words: anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, autograft, allograft, artificial ligament, rehabilitation, knee joint function

CLC Number: