Approach to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Deficient Knee

As noted in previous articles, there are several variables that can be modified to successfully reconstruct an anterior cruciate ligament. My approach is to include the patient in the choice of the graft and management of associated pathology. Although I am relatively flexible, I provide my patients with my own recommendations based on age, activity level, and expectations. I have documented my technique in the following article.