Editorial Commentary: Graft Orientation in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction —Does It Really Matter?

The search for an isometric, anatomic, biomechanically optimal anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction remains elusive. To better approximate the native ACL, surgeons have used a host of different graft options and repair techniques. Surgical techniques involving single-tunnel and double-tunnel (or even triple-tunnel!) fixation sites have been used in an attempt to re-create the “2 (or more) bundles” of the ACL. Transtibial and independent femoral drilling techniques are used in an effort to create a more “anatomic” femoral tunnel placement.

Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - June 30, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Thomas J. Gill Tags: Editorial Commentary Source Type: research