title: Single-Bundle Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Surgical Technique Pearls and Pitfalls.
abstract: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are some of the most common sports-related injuries. Treatment of these injuries with ACL reconstruction has evolved over the last several decades. Anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction offers an accurate and reproducible method to reproduce native knee anatomy, restore knee kinematics, and ultimately restore function and decrease long-term degenerative effects. The importance of adequate arthroscopic visualization and a thorough understanding of the native anatomic ACL landmarks are discussed in this article. Furthermore, surgical technique, pearls, pitfalls, potential complications, rehabilitation, and outcomes are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky School of Medicine, 740 South Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0284, USA.
authors.forename: Chaitu S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Malempati
authors.affiliation: Division of Sports Medicine, Commonwealth Orthopaedic Centers, 560 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017, USA.
authors.forename: Adam V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Metzler
authors.affiliation: Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky School of Medicine, 740 South Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0284, USA. Electronic address: dljohns@uky.edu.
authors.forename: Darren L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D059549:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D056888:Patient Positioning; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D000068958:Return to Sport
keywords: Anatomic; Anterior cruciate ligament; Reconstruction; Single-bundle