Journal of Sports Medicine & Doping Studies

Natasa Sipka

Publications

• Research Article
  Clinical Outcome after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Hamstring Tendon Autograft: A Prospective Study with 6 Months Follow-Up
  Author(s): Matjaz Sajovic, Igor Vucajnk and Natasa SipkaMatjaz Sajovic, Igor Vucajnk and Natasa Sipka
  
  Objective: The goal of our study is to show that after single-bundle anatomic ACL reconstruction technique using hamstring tendon autograft (quadrupled semitendinosus and gracillis tendons), there is excellent objective knee stability and the return of flexor muscles strength.Methods: 65 patients aged 13–46 entered our study and were operated with a single bundle ACL reconstruction technique using hamstring tendon autograft. The operation and postoperative protocol were standardized. Patients were evaluated at 3 and 6 months postoperatively with clinical examination, KT–1000 measurements, functional scores (Balance index, Hop index, IKDC, isokinetic testing) and subjective questionnaire (Lysholm score, Tegner score).Results: 65 patients were evaluated 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Lachman test was negative in.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0673.1000207

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