Arthroscopically assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a central-third patellar tendon autograft and two incisions

Michael T. Diment, Wayne J. Sebastianelli, Kenneth E. DeHaven

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Abstract

The following article is a discussion of the technique currently used by the senior author (KED) for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using two incisions and a central one-third patellar tendon autograft. The reconstructive procedure is performed arthroscopically using standard portals and instrumentation. An incision over the patellar tendon is used to harvest the patellar tendon, and a lateral incision is used for femoral tunnel placement and fixation. The technique has allowed us to achieve good and excellent results over the past 6 years.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)45-49
Number of pages5
JournalOperative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume1
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1993

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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