Outcomes and donor site morbidity of various grafts in arthroscopic ACL reconstruction

Abstract

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a commonly performed procedure for knee injuries, with autografts such as hamstring tendon and peroneus longus tendon being frequently used. This study aims to compare the functional outcomes and donor site morbidity of these two grafts to identify the better option for ACL reconstruction. Objective: To assess and compare the functional outcomes and donor site morbidity of peroneus longus tendon versus hamstring tendon grafts in arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 32 participants diagnosed with isolated ACL tears who underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using either a hamstring tendon or peroneus longus tendon graft. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the two graft groups, with 16 in each. Functional outcomes were assessed preoperatively and at 4 and 12 weeks postoperatively using the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) and Lysholm scores. Donor site morbidity was assessed qualitatively. Statistical analyses were conducted using chi-square tests for demographic factors and t-tests for functional outcomes, with p-values