Analysis of the Biomechanical Behavior of an Animal Model of Triple Hamstring Graft Configuration for Combined ACL and ALL Reconstruction with a Single Femoral Tunnel and a Single Strand for ALL Reconstruction
Análise do comportamento biomecânico de um modelo animal de configuração de enxerto de trança tripla de isquiotibiais para reconstrução combinada de LCA e LAL para túnel único femoral
Rev. Bras. Ortop. (Online); 59 (4), 2024
Publication year: 2024
Abstract Objective To describe and biomechanically test a configuration, in an animal model that simulates the triple hamstring graft for combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction, with a single femoral tunnel and a single strand for ALL reconstruction. Methods Deep flexor porcine tendons were used as the graft and fixed with titanium interference screws in a polyurethane block.
The samples were divided into 3 groups:
group 1 (control) - with a quadruple graft; group 2-with a simple triple graft; and group 3-with a braided triple graft. The tests were conducted using an EMIC DL 10000 (Instron Brasil Equipamentos Científicos Ltda., São José dos Pinhais, PR, Brazil) electromechanical universal testing machine. Results The samples in groups 1, 2, and 3 obtained mean peak forces of 816.28 ± 78.78 N, 506.95 ± 151.30 N, and 723.16 ± 316.15 N, respectively. In Group 3, braiding increased graft diameter by 9% to 14%, and caused a shortening of 4% to 8% compared with group 1, with an average peak force increase of ~ 200 N (p < 0.05). Regarding peak forces, there was no statistically significant difference between groups 1 and 3, indicating that quadruple and braided triple grafts showed similar strength results. Conclusion The triple-braided hamstring graft configuration for combined ACL and ALL reconstruction with a single femoral tunnel and a single strand for ALL reconstruction may become a biomechanically viable solution, with potential clinical application.
Resumo Objetivo Descrever e testar biomecanicamente uma configuração, num modelo animal que simula o enxerto triplo de isquiotibiais para a reconstrução combinada do ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA) e do ligamento anterolateral (LAL), com apenas um túnel femoral e somente uma "perna" para a reconstrução do LAL. Métodos Tendões flexores profundos de suínos foram utilizados como enxerto e fixados com parafusos de interferência de titânio num bloco de poliuretano.