Transtibial Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Tips for a Successful Anatomic Reconstruction.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 35004161.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2021.08.025 and PMC identifier 8719302.
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Abstract
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic sports procedures. Two main techniques are used for accomplishing an ACL reconstruction: transtibial and anteromedial portal techniques. The transtibial technique has been criticized for its inability to create an anatomic femoral tunnel given the intrinsic constraint of the tibial tunnel during drilling. However, technical modifications of the transtibial technique can result in anatomic tunnel entrance positioning and a properly oriented graft. This Technical Note presents our technique for anatomic transtibial ACL reconstruction.
Anatomy
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