Editorial Commentary: What Is an Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, and Does It Matter? There Are Many Ways to Skin a Cat!

The concept of an “anatomic” anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction remains a major focus of active research in the literature, but the true definition remains elusive. Although most authors have defined this by a tunnel position contained within the native ligament footprint, it is clear that such a des cription is grossly inadequate to recapitulate the form and function of the native ACL: Aperture surface area, geometry, graft bundles, collagen fiber tension, and isometry, as well as incorporation and maturation, are all critical factors that affect the final outcome.
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Editorial Commentary Source Type: research