Double-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with quadriceps and semitendinosus tendon grafts.
This study presents a novel arthroscopic technique for double-bundle reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament. A quadriceps tendon-patellar bone autograft is used to reconstruct the major anterolateral bundle. An additional double-stranded semitendinosus tendon is used to reconstruct the posteromedial bundle. In 70 degrees of flexion and full extension with anterior drawer force, the quadriceps tendon graft and semitendinosus tendon graft are fixed inside the anterior aspect of the single tibial tunnel, respectively. An anatomic reconstruction can be achieved by using these 2 autografts.
Chen
Chih-Hwa
CH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan. afachen@doctor.com
Chen
Wen-Jer
WJ
Shih
Chun-Hsiung
CH
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001863:Bone Screws; D001915:Braces; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010329:Patella / Q000637:transplantation; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016119:Posterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation*; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous