The "footprint" anterior cruciate ligament technique: an anatomic approach to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. 2009

Asheesh Bedi, and David W Altchek
Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York 10021, USA.

To address the technical limitations of the conventional transtibial technique and the steep learning curve associated with double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, we have defined a novel "footprint" technique that reliably allows for anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction with minimal technical complications. The technique merges the principles of carefully defining the ACL footprint anatomy with the use of a modified anteromedial portal reaming technique with a flexible guidewire and reaming system. The procedure offers the advantages of an anatomic ACL reconstruction by use of anteromedial portal reaming techniques while avoiding the significant technical risks and pitfalls associated with double-bundle reconstruction. Our experience in over 100 footprint ACL reconstructions has been met with excellent clinical success with minimal intraoperative or postoperative complications. The purpose of this article is to outline the key steps of our defined procedure that are critical to achieving a successful outcome.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D001858 Bone Nails Rods of bone, metal, or other material used for fixation of the fragments or ends of fractured bones. Bone Pins,Bone Nail,Bone Pin,Nail, Bone,Nails, Bone,Pin, Bone,Pins, Bone
D005269 Femur The longest and largest bone of the skeleton, it is situated between the hip and the knee. Trochanter,Greater Trochanter,Lesser Trochanter,Femurs,Greater Trochanters,Lesser Trochanters,Trochanter, Greater,Trochanter, Lesser,Trochanters,Trochanters, Greater,Trochanters, Lesser
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000070598 Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Sprain or tear injuries to the ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT of the knee. ACL Injuries,ACL Tears,Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury,Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear,Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears,ACL Injury,ACL Tear,Injuries, ACL,Injury, ACL,Tear, ACL,Tears, ACL
D001182 Arthroscopy Endoscopic examination, therapy and surgery of the joint. Arthroscopic Surgical Procedures,Surgical Procedures, Arthroscopic,Arthroscopic Surgery,Surgery, Arthroscopic,Arthroscopic Surgeries,Arthroscopic Surgical Procedure,Arthroscopies,Procedure, Arthroscopic Surgical,Procedures, Arthroscopic Surgical,Surgeries, Arthroscopic,Surgical Procedure, Arthroscopic
D013710 Tendons Fibrous bands or cords of CONNECTIVE TISSUE at the ends of SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS that serve to attach the MUSCLES to bones and other structures. Endotenon,Epotenon,Tendons, Para-Articular,Tendons, Paraarticular,Endotenons,Epotenons,Para-Articular Tendon,Para-Articular Tendons,Paraarticular Tendon,Paraarticular Tendons,Tendon,Tendon, Para-Articular,Tendon, Paraarticular,Tendons, Para Articular
D013977 Tibia The second longest bone of the skeleton. It is located on the medial side of the lower leg, articulating with the FIBULA laterally, the TALUS distally, and the FEMUR proximally. Tibias
D014182 Transplantation, Autologous Transplantation of an individual's own tissue from one site to another site. Autografting,Autologous Transplantation,Autotransplantation,Autograftings,Autologous Transplantations,Autotransplantations,Transplantations, Autologous
D016118 Anterior Cruciate Ligament A strong ligament of the knee that originates from the posteromedial portion of the lateral condyle of the femur, passes anteriorly and inferiorly between the condyles, and attaches to the depression in front of the intercondylar eminence of the tibia. Cruciate Ligament, Anterior,Anterior Cranial Cruciate Ligament,Cranial Cruciate Ligament,Anterior Cruciate Ligaments,Cranial Cruciate Ligaments,Cruciate Ligament, Cranial,Cruciate Ligaments, Anterior,Cruciate Ligaments, Cranial,Ligament, Anterior Cruciate,Ligament, Cranial Cruciate,Ligaments, Anterior Cruciate,Ligaments, Cranial Cruciate
D016896 Treatment Outcome Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series. Rehabilitation Outcome,Treatment Effectiveness,Clinical Effectiveness,Clinical Efficacy,Patient-Relevant Outcome,Treatment Efficacy,Effectiveness, Clinical,Effectiveness, Treatment,Efficacy, Clinical,Efficacy, Treatment,Outcome, Patient-Relevant,Outcome, Rehabilitation,Outcome, Treatment,Outcomes, Patient-Relevant,Patient Relevant Outcome,Patient-Relevant Outcomes

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