Partial lateral meniscus anterior root injuries during anatomical single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction are likely to occur in women with small skeletons

ConclusionsPartial lateral meniscus anterior root injury during anatomical single-bundle ACL reconstruction was suspected in 18% of cases. Patient height and the distance between bony landmarks were significantly shorter in the injury group than in the intact group. Surgeons should understand that even a slight deviation of the tibial tunnel position can lead to partial lateral meniscus anterior root injury in patients with small skeletons.Level of evidenceIV.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research