The effect of drilling angle on intra-articular tibial tunnel dimensions: Technical considerations.
Tibial tunnel variations are not solely dependent on the location of guide pin placement. There may be significant changes in intra-articular tunnel position and dimensions based on the drilling angle despite ideal pin position. Using a simple mathematical model, this effect was quantified and its clinical implications are discussed.
Risinger
Randall J
RJ
Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center Chicago, Ill, USA.
Wang
Vincent M
VM
Bach
Bernard R
BR
D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D053587:Arthrometry, Articular; D001858:Bone Nails; D002102:Cadaver; D005269:Femur / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D013977:Tibia / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*