Transtibial vs anatomical single bundle technique for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Kilinc B. E., Kara A., Oc Y., Celik H., Camur S., Bilgin E., ...More

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.29, pp.62-69, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.03.025
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.62-69
  • Keywords: Anterior cruciate ligament, Transtibial technique, Anatomical single-bundle technique, TIBIAL TUNNEL PLACEMENT, FEMORAL FIXATION, GRAFT PLACEMENT, STABILITY, LENGTH, RADIOGRAPHS, FOOTPRINT, INSERTION, POSITION, SURGERY
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Most of the ACL reconstruction is done with isometric single-bundle technique. Traditionally, surgeons were trained to use the transtibial technique (TT) for drilling the femoral tunnel. Our study compared the early postoperative period functional and clinical outcomes of patients who had ACL reconstruction with TT and patients who had ACL reconstruction with anatomical single-bundle technique (AT).