Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Degeneratio Mucosa is a condition resulting from mucoid degeneration of ACL. Exact etiology is unknown, however ACL Degeneratio Mucosa impairs everyday functioning. In the literature there were some reports of treatment by ACL excision and subsequent reconstruction, however such treatment brings risk of deteriorated function. In this study the investigator will evaluate the technique of ACL "decompression" by the means of longitudinal incisions and evacuation of extrafibrous mucoid tissue.
patients with ACL degeneratio mucosa decided to undergo a surgical treatment
range of motion impairment caused by mucoid or cystic changes in ACL confirmed by MRI
non-adherence to the study protocol
active knee inflammation
range of motion impairment due to other extra- and intra-articular reasons
Patients with ACL degeneratio mucosa decided to undergo a surgical treatment
Cohort
Prospective
ACL "decompression"
Procedure/SurgeryThe technique of ACL "decompression" by the means of longitudinal incisions and evacuation of extrafibrous mucoid tissue.
Range of motion
Range of motion assessed by the means of goniometer
Range of motion
Range of motion assessed by the means of goniometer
Knee anterior translatory stability
Knee stability assessed by the means of Rollimeter-aided Lachman test - results will be presented in milimeters.
Knee anterior translatory stability
Knee stability assessed by the means of Rollimeter-aided Lachman test - results will be presented in milimeters.
The functional assessment with the The International Knee Documentation Committee Questionnaire (IKDC)
Min of 0 max of 87 points, higher scores mean a better outcome
The functional assessment with the The International Knee Documentation Committee Questionnaire (IKDC)
Min of 0 max of 87 points, higher scores mean a better outcome
The functional assessment with the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)
Min of 0 max of 100 points, higher scores mean a better outcome
The functional assessment with the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)
Min of 0 max of 100 points, higher scores mean a better outcome
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