Posterior wall blowout in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: avoidance, recognition, and salvage.

Rue, John-Paul H; Busam, Matthew L; Detterline, Alvin J; Bach, Bernard R · J Knee Surg · 2008

review · Level V

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Abstract

Posterior wall blowout is an important potential source of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction failures that can be avoided if surgeons adhere to proper technique and are vigilant in confirming appropriate femoral tunnel placement. This article reviews techniques for avoidance, recognition, and salvage of posterior wall blowouts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.

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