Table 1. Has Double-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Improved?
| Variable | 1994.11-2000.10 (n=46) | 2002.11-2004.07 (n=44) | 2006.01-2008.12 (n=71) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lachman test | A41 B04 C01 D0 | A41 B03 C0 D0 | A68 B03 C0 D0 |
| Anterior drawer test | A40 B02 C04 D0 | A39 B05 C0 D0 | A64 B07 C0 D0 |
| Pivot-shit test | A39 B05 C02 D0 | A42 B02 C0 D0 | A59 B12 C0 D0 |
| KT measurements* (mm, mean±SD) | 1.9±1.8 | 1.6±1.4 | 1.1±1.3 |
| Tunnel replacement | |||
| Femoral | AM, PL: high | AM, PL: low | AM, PL: low |
| Tibial | Posterior | Posterior | Anterior |
SD, standard deviation; AM, anteromedial; PL, posterolateral.
*Differences of anterior laxity between the injured and uninjured knees measured by the KT-1000 arthrometer.