Computer-navigated and manual anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions were similar in function and stability outcomes.

Patients: 80 patients (mean age, 29 y; 80% men) who had arthroscopic confirmation of complete rupture of the ACL, objective anterolateral rotatory instability (a positive result on the Lachman and pivot-shift tests), and loss of stability prompting giving-way of the knee joint. Other inclusion criteria were no previous or simultaneous intra-articular surgical procedure, no cartilage deterioration or meniscal tear, and a normal contralateral knee. All patients completed the study.