Evaluating the results of an all-inside arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendon autograft

Abstract Introduction: The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are important to ensure the stability of the knee joint. Both PCL and ACL can be injured, but PCL injuries are much less common than ACL injuries. In order to summarize the experience and improve the quality of treatment, we conducted the research with the aim is to evaluate the results of arthroscopic all-inside posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendon autograft. Materials and methods: From June 2018 to December 2019, all patients who had posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) rupture treated with all-inside arthroscopy PCL reconstructions using semitendinous and gracilis autograft at the Joint Surgery Department of 108 Military Central Hospital were enrolled. The results were evaluated according to the Lysholm - Gilquist and IKDC - 2000 score. Results: 28 patients were enrolled. The mean age was 34,1 years (range: 20 – 55 years old), the mean follow-up time was 15,8 months, good results accounted for 35,7%, fair: 57,1%, average: 7,2%. Conclusions: In patients with PCL rupture, who were treated with arthroscopy PCL reconstruction by all - inside technique, the results were good prospects. However, it needs to assess more patients and to follow-up for long term.