Metso, LeenaBister, VilleHarilainen, ArsiSandelin, Jerker2024-02-062024-02-062024-05Metso, L, Bister, V, Harilainen, A & Sandelin, J 2024, 'Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with a single hamstring tendon graft and tape locking screw (TLS) fixation leads to good clinical outcome in two years of follow-up', Journal of Orthopaedics, vol. 51, pp. 12-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2023.12.018ORCID: /0000-0003-2990-3329/work/161727070http://hdl.handle.net/10138/570797Background: There are many fixation methods for hamstring tendon autograft available for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The intention of this study was to report clinical follow-up data of the Tape Locking Screw (TLS) reconstruction technique. Hypothesis: Does TLS method give good long term results in patient satisfaction and in clinical knee tests. Patients and methods: We selected 119 prospectively collected patients with a two-year follow-up who had an ACL reconstruction using TLS technique. A total of 114 cases were available for follow-up two years postoperatively. The evaluation methods were instrumented laxity measurements, clinical examination and knee scores. Results: The Lysholm and IKDC scores improved from preoperative 76 and 50 to 95 and 90, respectively. Tegner activity level before surgery was 3 and improved to 6 at 2 years postoperatively. Discussion: ACL reconstruction with TLS technique showed good objective outcome at the 2-year follow-up. We confirmed improvement in all evaluation method variables. Level of evidence: Case series; level of evidence, 4. Trial registration: ISRCTN registry, study ID ISRCTN34011837. Registered retrospectively April 29, 2020.4engcc_by_nc_ndinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionSemitendinosus graftTape Locking screwSurgery, anesthesiology, intensive care, radiologyArticleopenAccess7b5806c3-192f-4e12-8102-0d125fa851e785182361241001179026100001