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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 45-49 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1993 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine