Anatomical Single-bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Freehand Transtibial Technique

• DOI: 10.5792/ksrr.2015.27.2.117
• Publication Date: 2015-06-03T19:21:45Z
• Authors: Kyung-Wook Nha; Jae-Hwi Han; Jae-Ho Kwon; Kyung-Woon Kang; Hyung-Joon Park; Jae-Gwang Song
• Keywords: Lachman test

In anatomical single-bundle (SB) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, the traditional transtibial approach can limit placement of femoral tunnel.We present a novel three-point freehand technique that allows for anatomic SB ACL reconstruction with technique.Between January 2012 and December 2012, 55 reconstructions were performed using technique. All patients followed minimum 12 months post-operatively. Clinical evaluation was done Lysholm score International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) grade. analyzed by 3-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) at 1 week after surgery.The mean improved from 68.2±12.7 points preoperatively to 89.2±8.2 final follow-up. At follow-up, IKDC grade normal in 42 nearly 13 patients. None had positive pivot shift test, drawer test Lachman The position tunnel confirmed on 3D CT scans.The is simple, showing good clinical results.