TABLE 3.
Postoperative Clinical Findings According to MCL Repair and Reconstructiona (N = 53)
| Characteristic | MCL Repair (n = 36) | MCL Reconstruction (n = 17) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited range of motionb | 1 (2.8) | 0 | .47 |
| Grade of Lachman test | .29 | ||
| Absent | 19 (52.8) | 14 (82.4) | |
| 1: 2-5 mm | 10 (27.8) | 2 (11.8) | |
| 2: 5-10 mm | 7 (19.4) | 1 (5.9) | |
| 3: >10 mm | 0 | 0 | |
| Grade of pivot-shift test | .43 | ||
| Absent | 27 (75) | 16 (94.1) | |
| 1: glide | 3 (8.3) | 0 | |
| 2: clunk | 5 (13.9) | 1 (5.9) | |
| 3: gross | 1 (2.8) | 0 | |
| Rolimeter SSD, mm | 2.9 ± 2.3 (0-9) | 1.5 ± 1.9 (0-8) | .04 |
| Failure of the revision ACLRc | 13 (36.1) | 1 (5.9) | .02 |
| Medial knee instability | 18 (50) | 3 (17.6) | .03 |
| Grade 1 | 11 (30.6) | 2 (11.8) | .08 |
| Grade 2 | 7 (19.4) | 1 (5.9) |
aValues are presented as No. (%) or mean ± SD (range). Bold indicates P < .05. ACLR, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; MCL, medial collateral ligament; SSD, side-to-side difference.
b>5° of flexion and extension deficit.
cSSD >5 mm or pivot shift >2.