How to Avoid Tunnel Convergence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Lateral Collateral Ligament/Posterolateral Corner Sockets in Multiligament Knee Reconstructions.
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Abstract
Tunnel convergence in multiligament knee surgery remains a technical challenge. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) femoral sockets/tunnels and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) femoral sockets/tunnels during anatomic posterolateral corner (PLC) reconstructions are particularly vulnerable to convergence. This is secondary to the limited amount of bony real estate available on the lateral distal femur. Previous studies have attempted to define a specific angle to direct the LCL tunnel away from the ACL tunnel. However, inconsistency with ACL femoral socket creation and variability in bony architecture can make this strategy unreliable. This surgical technique describes how to minimize the risk of ACL and LCL tunnel convergence during ACL and PLC reconstructions.