Does Bony Morphology Influence Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgical Outcomes?

Surgery for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACL-R) is common and generally successful. This study investigates whether specific bony morphologies can predict surgical outcomes and patient life quality post-ACL-R. The study involves eighteen patients who underwent ACL-R, with magnetic resonance images used to reconstruct their distal femur and proximal tibia. 3D models are utilized to measure morphological parameters identified in the literature. Knee health is assessed using the KOOS questionnaire, dividing patients into two groups based on scores (≥60 and <60). Statistical analysis, including correlation matrix, t-tests (or Mann-Whitney tests), and logistic regression, is performed to evaluate the impact of bone morphology on surgical outcomes. The results indicate no significant association between bony morphology and surgical outcomes. Further research with a larger patient cohort and consideration of additional factors, such as surgical approach and graft size, is recomm...