title: Tibial Tunnel Positioning Technique Using Bony/Anatomical Landmarks in Anatomical Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
abstract: Because various biomechanical studies and clinical results have shown the effectiveness of an anatomical approach for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, this approach has become gradually commonplace to improve postoperative performance. Standard tunnel positioning methods with accuracy, reproducibility, and adaptability to varied concepts are essential for the success of anatomical ACL reconstruction. However, there were no standard tibial tunnel positioning methods to satisfy these conditions. This technical note reports our tibial tunnel positioning technique using bony and/or anatomical landmarks for anatomical ACL reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Hiroki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Shimodaira
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Keiji
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tensho
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Yusuke
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Akaoka
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Seiji
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Takanashi
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Hiroyuki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kato
authors.affiliation: Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Naoto
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Saito