Introduction: The two techniques to fix a torn ACL are the Transportal and All-Inside Techniques. However, the argument about which method is better for functional outcomes keeps going on. The aim was to look at how well these two treatments worked and their effects. We hypothesized that All-Inside and Transportal ACL reconstruction procedures would yield similar functional results.
Materials and methods: The study included 45 patients with ACL insufficiency from AIIMS, Raipur, India. Half of each ACL approach was represented by 22 AI and 23 TP participants, randomly assigned to each group. Preoperative and post-operative VAS, IKDC, and range of motion were determined at 1, 3, and 6 months. The study used IBM SPSS v20 for Data Analysis, comparing two groups using a t-test. P < 0.05 was fixed for Statistical significance.
Results: The study was dominated by young males (86.7%, 18-30 years), mainly students (44.4%). Comparable IKDC scores over time (P = 0.628); significant VAS score difference (P = 0.001). A similar movement range (P = 0.153) was observed. AI group had slightly smaller grafts (non-significant, P = 0.235). Similar Lachmann Grade distributions pre- and post-surgery; no significant post-operative complication in either group.
Conclusion: When comparing the methods' functionalities, no statistically significant gaps emerged. All-Inside approach preserves bone and gracilis tendon, reduces post-operative pain, and strengthens knee flexors. Although, early rehabilitation favors all inside, both methods are equally effective over time. In comparison to the traditional Transportal Technique, All Inside has a greater learning curve and costs more.
Keywords: ACL Reconstruction; All-Inside Technique; Transportal Technique; anterior cruciate ligament; knee surgery etc; randomized controlled trial; tibiofemoral joint.
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