Abstract
Objectives
The survey aimed to assess trends and beliefs in the management of anterior cruciate
ligament reconstruction (ACLR) amongst orthopaedic surgeons in India.
Methods
A survey was created and distributed among the various orthopaedic surgeons from India.
The questionnaire included brief details of surgeons and their experience, clinical
assessment, management strategies and the rehabilitation protocol.
Results
135 surgeons completed the survey. 35% of them were having experience of more than
12 years. A large number of surgeons were from government academic institutes (35.5%).
The most common criteria for deciding about surgery was Clinical evaluation (94.8%).
The most common graft choice was hamstring tendon (94%), and suspensory fixation on
the femur side and interference screw on the tibial side (80%) is the most common
fixation method. Almost two-thirds of surgeons in this survey use bracing to protect
ACL graft in the initial phase.
Conclusion
We presented the preferences amongst the group of surgeons on the management of ACL
injuries. Hamstring tendon graft remains the most preferred graft for ACL reconstruction.
Further, the suspensory loop on the femoral side and interference screw on the tibial
side are the preferred fixation method. This group of surgeons is conservative in
terms of the timing of surgeries and post-operative bracing. Level of evidence Level
V, Expert Opinion.
Keywords
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Publication history
Published online: March 17, 2023
Accepted:
March 15,
2023
Received in revised form:
January 19,
2023
Received:
March 23,
2022
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