title: [Arthroscopic technique for replacing the anterior cruciate ligament using a free patellar tendon transplant].
abstract: The replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) by a free patellar tendon graft is a well-known procedure. The disadvantage is that the necessary arthrotomy destroys the nerve supply of the joint capsule. Therefore, we developed a procedure of ACL replacement that can be done by arthroscopy without opening the joint except for a small incision needed for the arthroscopy and working canal. The surgical technique is described.
authors.affiliation: Departement für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinik für Chirurgie Graz.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Passler
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fellinger
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Seggl
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Schweighofer
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D020679:Arthroscopes; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation*
vernacular_title: Arthroskopische Technik zum Ersatz des vorderen Kreuzbandes mittels freiem Patellasehnentransplantat.