Table 7.
Objective functional outcome ratings according to IKDC guidelines*
IKDC scoring | Autograft ST&G hamstrings (Mean ± SD) | Allograft ST&G hamstrings (Mean ± SD) |
---|---|---|
Objective IKDC scores | ||
Preoperatively | ||
Nearly normal | 0 | 1 |
Abnormal | 28 | 37 |
Severely abnormal | 9 | 8 |
Final followup | ||
Normal | 12 | 19 |
Nearly normal | 19 | 19 |
Abnormal | 4 | 6 |
Severely abnormal | 2 | 2 |
Satisfactory results | 84% | 83% |
* Mean score comparison of autograft versus allograft hamstrings analyzed by chi square test, p = 0.51 for preoperative and p = 0.80 for final followup; IKDC = International Knee Documentation Committee; SD = standard deviation; ST&G = semitendinosus and gracilis tendons.