Τίτλος:
ACL reconstruction and the implication of its tibial attachment for stability of the joint: Anthropometric and biomechanical study
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
The planar topography of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) insertion was investigated and correlated to the use of the double-bundle/double tibial tunnel ACL reconstruction technique within the ACL tibial insertion area. The anteroposterior and mediolateral length of the tibial ACL attachment and the distances of the tibial insertion area from the anterior and posterior tibial borders were measured and the stability of the joint was tested using the double-bundle/double tibial tunnel ACL reconstruction technique. The anteroposterior length, 19.54 mm in men and 17.36 mm in women, of the ACL insertion, averaged approximately 40% of the total intercondylar anteroposterior dimension of the plateau. This broad distribution of insertion fibres ensures ligament tension and hence joint stability. The reported anteroposterior broad insertion of ACL fibres to the tibia is not sufficiently reproduced by the use of one or more bundles having a common tibial tunnel for the ACL reconstruction. In our view, this might be better achieved with two different bundles, with separate tunnels, and independent tensioning in different knee angles. This technique might achieve better results in human knee stability as opposed to other reported techniques. © 2006 Springer-Verlag.
Συγγραφείς:
Papachristou, G.
Sourlas, J.
Magnissalis, E.
Plessas, S.
Papachristou, K.
Περιοδικό:
International Orthopaedics
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
aged; anterior cruciate ligament; anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; anterior posterior axis; anthropometry; article; biomechanics; controlled study; correlation analysis; female; human; joint stability; knee instability; major clinical study; male; priority journal; reproducibility; surgical technique; tension; tibia, Aged; Anterior Cruciate Ligament; Anthropometry; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; Biomechanics; Bone Screws; Female; Humans; Joint Instability; Male; Orthopedic Procedures; Osteoarthritis, Knee; Range of Motion, Articular; Tibia
DOI:
10.1007/s00264-006-0213-9
