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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries and Outcome of Arthroscopic Reconstruction Using Quadrupled Hamstrings: A Kenyan Experience
Abstract
Subjects: Twenty arthroscopic reconstructions of the anterior cruciate ligament using the hamstrings were performed at the Nairobi hospital between October 2004 and December 2006.
Methodology: A consecutive study of 20 patients whose clinical work up and surgery were done by the author and assesed post-operatively for pain stability and satisfaction. Complications noted are evaluated and addressed accordingly.
Setting: The Nairobi Hospital.
Results: All the patients had satisfactory results based on patient satisfaction, freedom from pain and range of movements.
Conclusion: Arthroscopically assisted hamstring ACL repair has good results and is to be encouraged.