| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9356816 | Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The authors describe an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction technique with 2 double-looped hamstring tendons via twin femoral and triple tibial tunnels by newly developed drill guides that closely mimics natural fiber orientation of the normal ACL. The anatomic 3 bundles of ACL, anteromedial, intermediate, and posterolateral bundles, are reconstructed without notchplasty. The ACL grafts reconstructed with this novel technique should perform not only biomechanically better, but are more biologically-advantageous in graft remodeling due to increased graft-bone tunnel contact area.
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Authors
Konsei MD, Ken MD, Norimasa MD, Tatsuo MD, Hidenori MD, Takehiko MD, Shigeto MD,