The effect of drilling angle on intra-articular tibial tunnel dimensions: Technical considerations.

Risinger, Randall J; Wang, Vincent M; Bach, Bernard R · J Knee Surg · 2007

biomechanical · Level V

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Abstract

Tibial tunnel variations are not solely dependent on the location of guide pin placement. There may be significant changes in intra-articular tunnel position and dimensions based on the drilling angle despite ideal pin position. Using a simple mathematical model, this effect was quantified and its clinical implications are discussed.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy