Avoiding graft-tunnel mismatch in endoscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a new technique.
A common problem encountered in endoscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is graft-tunnel mismatch. A technique not previously described in the literature is illustrated. This technique provides direct measurement of the tibial tunnel length plus the intra-articular distance. This allows direct calculation of the length of the femoral tunnel necessary to avoid a graft-tunnel mismatch. This technique has been used very effectively in our institution with excellent, reproducible results.
Hartman
G P
GP
Los Angeles Orthopaedic Institute, Sherman Oaks, California 91403, USA.
Sisto
D J
DJ
D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation