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Is double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction superior to single-bundle? A comprehensive systematic review

Authors: Haukur Björnsson, Neel Desai, Volker Musahl, Eduard Alentorn-Geli, Mohit Bhandari, Freddie Fu, Kristian Samuelsson

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 3/2015

Abstract

Purpose

To describe current evidence on single- and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, in terms of differences in knee kinematics, functional outcomes, patient-reported outcomes and graft failures.

Methods

An electronic search was made using PubMed (MEDLINE), EMBASE and Cochrane Library. Studies published from January 1995 to August 2011 were included, and an updated search was made in PubMed in July 2012. Therapeutic studies, level of evidence I–III, for isolated primary ACL tears written in English comparing single- and double-bundle reconstruction reporting clinical outcome were included. Quality appraisal based on Cochrane Collaboration’s tool for assessing risk of bias was performed.

Results

Of 7,154 potentially eligible studies, 60 papers were included (25 randomised controlled trials, 21 prospective comparative studies, 14 retrospective comparative studies), comprising 4,146 patients (2,072 single-bundle, 2,074 double-bundle). Minor differences were found between study types. An analysis of graft failures revealed fewer re-ruptures in double-bundle reconstruction than single-bundle, 19 and 44, respectively. Up to 45 % of the studies reported a superior outcome in double-bundle reconstruction in terms of antero-posterior laxity, measured with the Lachman, anterior drawer, KT-1000/2000 and navigation. Measurements of rotatory laxity revealed superior results in double-bundle reconstruction measured with pivot shift and navigation in 18/42 (8/15 anatomically reconstructed) and 9/20 studies, respectively. Patient-reported outcome measures and functional outcomes did not differ to a large extent; however, differences when identified were almost exclusively in favour of double-bundle reconstruction.

Conclusion

Based on current evidence, double-bundle reconstruction appears to have fewer re-ruptures and less antero-posterior and rotatory laxity. Furthermore, no differences were found in short-term patient-reported outcome measures or objective findings. However, detailed statistical analyses of the included studies divided into homogeneous groups are needed to avoid reporting bias and to confirm any statistical difference.

Level of evidence

III.

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Title: Is double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction superior to single-bundle? A comprehensive systematic review
Authors: Haukur Björnsson
Neel Desai
Volker Musahl
Eduard Alentorn-Geli
Mohit Bhandari
Freddie Fu
Kristian Samuelsson
Publication date: 01-03-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2666-x

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Is double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction superior to single-bundle? A comprehensive systematic review

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Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Level of evidence

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Level of evidence

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