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Khademi M, Haghpanahi M, Razi M, Sharifnezhad A, Nikkhoo M. Development of a novel geometrically-parametric patient-specific finite element model for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee 2024; 50:41-58. [PMID: 39116664 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2024.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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PURPOSE A personalized model of the knee joint, with adjustable effective geometric parameters for the transplanted autograft diameter in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) using the bone-patella-tendon-bone (BPTB) technique, has been developed. The model will assist researchers in understanding how different graft sizes impact a patient's recovery over time. METHODS The study involved selecting a group of individuals without knee injuries and one patient who had undergone knee surgery. Gait analysis was conducted on the control group and the patient at various time points. A 3D model of the knee joint was created using medical images of the patient. Forces and torques obtained from the gait analysis were applied to the model to perform finite element analysis. RESULTS The results of the finite element (FE) analysis, along with kinetic data from both groups, indicate that models with diameters of 7.5 mm and 12 mm improved joint motion during follow-up after ACLR. Additionally, a comparison of the stress applied to the ACL model revealed that a 12 mm autograft diameter showed a more favorable trend in patient recovery during the three follow-up intervals after ACL reconstruction surgery. CONCLUSION The development of a personalized parametric model with adjustable geometric parameters in ACLR, such as the transplanted autograft diameter, as presented in this study, along with FE using the patient's kinetic data, allows for the examination and selection of an appropriate autograft diameter for Patella Tendon grafting. This can help reduce stress on the autograft and prevent damage to other knee joint tissues after ACLR.
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- Midiya Khademi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, IUST, Tehran, Iran.
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- Emeritus Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, IUMS, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Sport Biomechanics and Technology, Sport Science Research Institute, SSRI, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; School of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Kurkowski SC, Thimmesch MJ, Le S, Kuechly H, McGee L, Kloby M, McMillan P, Lake LP, Branam B, Utz C, Grawe B. Functional and Symptomatic Improvements Based on the Femoral Tunnel Drilling Technique in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction. Cureus 2024; 16:e65741. [PMID: 39211701 PMCID: PMC11360672 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The current literature comparing femoral tunnel techniques often reports on short-term outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), but only a few studies have analyzed long-term outcomes. In addition, many studies have compared transtibial to anteromedial portal techniques without differentiating whether rigid or flexible reaming is used, making it difficult to infer how the techniques truly compare to one another. PURPOSE This study aimed to detect differences in patient-reported outcome scores in those treated with three different femoral tunnel drilling techniques. STUDY DESIGN This study is a prospective cohort study. METHODS Of 650 patients treated for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries with ACLR, 350 were 5+ years out from surgery. Of these patients, 111 completed patient-reported outcome surveys (PROs). The Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to detect differences between patients treated with either of the three femoral tunnel drilling techniques: transtibial (TT), anteromedial portal with rigid reaming (AMP-RR), or anteromedial portal with flexible reaming (AMP-FR). Bonferroni correction was applied to the p-values to reduce the risk of making a type 1 error. RESULTS No differences were found between the three groups in demographics or postoperative PROs. However, there was a significant change between pre-surgery and post-surgery PROs. TT, when compared to AMP-RR, had a greater increase in satisfaction and greater improvement in a patient's ability to go up and down the stairs from pre-surgery to post-surgery. AMP-FR, when compared to TT, had greater improvement of the patient's knee stiffness/swelling. AMP-FR, when compared to AMP-RR, had greater improvement in knee pain during stairs and the ability to go down the stairs. No differences in return to sport, additional procedures on the affected knee (meniscal surgeries or cyclops lesion excisions), or revision surgery rates were found. CONCLUSION Overall, postoperative PROs did not show statistically significant differences between the three femoral tunnel drilling techniques. Differences, however, were identified in the responses to specific questions on PRO surveys, which may have otherwise been overlooked. It is important to recognize the differences between TT, AMP-RR, and AMP-FR in the improvement of stair climbing and swelling/stiffness as these likely directly affect a patient's satisfaction from pre-ACLR to post-ACLR.
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- Sarah C Kurkowski
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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Dastgerdi AK, Esrafilian A, Carty CP, Nasseri A, Barzan M, Korhonen RK, Astori I, Hall W, Saxby DJ. Sensitivity analysis of paediatric knee kinematics to the graft surgical parameters during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A sequentially linked neuromusculoskeletal-finite element analysis. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2024; 248:108132. [PMID: 38503071 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2024.108132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Incidence of paediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture has increased substantially over recent decades. Following ACL rupture, ACL reconstruction (ACLR) surgery is typically performed to restore passive knee stability. This surgery involves replacing the failed ACL with a graft, however, surgeons must select from range of surgical parameters (e.g., type, size, insertion, and pre-tension) with no robust evidence guiding these decisions. This study presents a systemmatic computational approach to study effects of surgical parameter variation on kinematics of paediatric knees. METHODS This study used sequentially-linked neuromusculoskeletal (NMSK) finite element (FE) models of three paediatric knees to estimate the: (i) sensitivity of post-operative knee kinematics to four surgical parameters (type, size, insertion, and pre-tension) through multi-input multi-output sensitivity analysis; (ii) influence of motion and loading conditions throughout stance phase of walking gait on sensitivity indices; and (iii) influence of subject-specific anatomy (i.e., knee size) on sensitivivty indices. A previously validated FE model of the intact knee for each subject served as a reference against which ACLR knee kinematics were compared. RESULTS Sensitivity analyses revealed significant influences of surgical parameters on ACLR knee kinematics, albeit without discernible trend favouring any one parameter. Graft size and pre-tension were primary drivers of variation in knee translations and rotations, however, their effects fluctuated across stance indicating motion and loading conditions affect system sensitivity to surgical parameters. Importantly, the sensitivity of knee kinematics to surgical parameter varied across subjects, indicating geometry (i.e., knee size) influenced system sensitivity. Notably, alterations in graft parameters yielded substantial effects on kinematics (normalized root-mean-square-error > 10 %) compared to intact knee models, indicating surgical parameters vary post-operative knee kinematics. CONCLUSIONS Overall, this initial study highlights the importance of surgical parameter selection on post-operative kinematics in the paediatric ACLR knee, and provides evidence of the need for personalized surgical planning to ultimately enhance patient outcomes.
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- Ayda Karimi Dastgerdi
- Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE), Menzies Health Institute Queensland and the Advanced Design and Prototyping Technologies Institute (ADAPT), Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia.
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE), Menzies Health Institute Queensland and the Advanced Design and Prototyping Technologies Institute (ADAPT), Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia; Department of Orthopedics, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, QLD, Australia
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- Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE), Menzies Health Institute Queensland and the Advanced Design and Prototyping Technologies Institute (ADAPT), Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE), Menzies Health Institute Queensland and the Advanced Design and Prototyping Technologies Institute (ADAPT), Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, QLD, Australia
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- School of Engineering and Built Environment, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE), Menzies Health Institute Queensland and the Advanced Design and Prototyping Technologies Institute (ADAPT), Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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Yan M, Liang T, Zhao H, Bi Y, Wang T, Yu T, Zhang Y. Model Properties and Clinical Application in the Finite Element Analysis of Knee Joint: A Review. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:289-302. [PMID: 38174410 PMCID: PMC10834231 DOI: 10.1111/os.13980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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The knee is the most complex joint in the human body, including bony structures like the femur, tibia, fibula, and patella, and soft tissues like menisci, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Complex anatomical structures of the knee joint make it difficult to conduct precise biomechanical research and explore the mechanism of movement and injury. The finite element model (FEM), as an important engineering analysis technique, has been widely used in many fields of bioengineering research. The FEM has advantages in the biomechanical analysis of objects with complex structures. Researchers can use this technology to construct a human knee joint model and perform biomechanical analysis on it. At the same time, finite element analysis can effectively evaluate variables such as stress, strain, displacement, and rotation, helping to predict injury mechanisms and optimize surgical techniques, which make up for the shortcomings of traditional biomechanics experimental research. However, few papers introduce what material properties should be selected for each anatomic structure of knee FEM to meet different research purposes. Based on previous finite element studies of the knee joint, this paper summarizes various modeling strategies and applications, serving as a reference for constructing knee joint models and research design.
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- Mingyue Yan
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Zhu J, Zhu W, Zhao Q. Computational modelling of the graft-tunnel interaction in single-bundle ACL reconstructed knee. BIOMED ENG-BIOMED TE 2023; 68:573-582. [PMID: 37462669 DOI: 10.1515/bmt-2022-0136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Tunnel enlargement and graft failure are common complications associated with ACL reconstruction. The mechanical interaction between the graft and the tunnel aperture may play a more important role. This study aims to evaluate graft position within femoral tunnel and the graft force under external loads. METHODS An FE model of the femur-graft-tibia complex was constructed from CT images of an anatomically reconstructed knee specimen. The model was subjected to kinematics of passive flexion extension, anterior/posterior translation, internal/external rotation and valgus kinematics, which were collected from experimental testing. Graft shift and rotation of graft-tunnel contact region during flexion/extension and external loadings were recorded and compared to experimental measurements. RESULTS Model showed that the graft shifted in the femoral tunnel during flexion and under external loads. The graft-tunnel contact area rotated by up to 55° during flexion from full extension to 90° of extension implying that the so-called "wiper effect" occurs during most of flexion angles. CONCLUSIONS Different regions of the femoral tunnel aperture, particularly the anterior region, were under significantly more contact force from the graft than other areas of the aperture during the anterior translation test, potentially leading to femoral tunnel enlargement to the anterior side of the aperture.
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- Junjun Zhu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, School of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Shenzhen 2nd People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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Çakır GH, Mutlu İ. A comparison of stress, contact pressure, and contact area on menisci in re-injury mechanisms after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament with autograft and synthetic graft: a finite element study. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2023; 47:2487-2496. [PMID: 37449986 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05881-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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PURPOSE The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is crucial in maintaining knee stability. Some motion mechanisms, which are common in sports, cause excessive load to be passed on the ACL. In non-contact ACL injuries, the ACL cannot sustain the high stress and becomes injured or ruptures in the valgus-external rotation mechanism (VERM) and varus-internal rotation mechanism (VIRM). The mechanical strength of the grafts used to repair the torn ligament varies. The purpose of this study is to look at the alterations in the menisci after anterior cruciate ligament repair with autografts and synthetic grafts in cases of non-contact re-injury mechanisms. METHODS In the finite element analysis, VERM and VIRM motions of the injury were simulated with different ACL graft materials. During the simulations of these mechanism motions with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and patellar tendon (PT), the contact pressures, contact areas, and von mises stress values created in the medial and lateral meniscus were compared. RESULTS The peak contact pressures on the menisci during the VERM are higher than the peak contact pressures during the VIRM, except for one variation. The peak contact pressure of the medial meniscus is almost the same for both graft materials and mechanisms. Furthermore, the peak contact pressures in the menisci are higher than in the VERM. For all injury mechanisms, the peak contact stresses on the lateral meniscus are higher than on the medial meniscus. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that VERM can induce further knee joint injury. It was found that the PET will lessen the pressure on the menisci even more. It is also advantageous since it does not damage the anterior extremities and transmits less pressure to the menisci. In conclusion, using a high-strength ACL is healthier for the menisci. Even though synthetic grafts are not clinically preferred, the study demonstrates that enhancing the material properties of synthetic grafts will increase the chance of their use in the future, based on the current results.
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- Gül Hilal Çakır
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Kocaeli University, Umuttepe Campus, Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Kocaeli University, Umuttepe Campus, Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Mao Y, Zhang K, Li J, Fu W. Transtibial Versus Anteromedial Portal Technique for Femoral Tunnel Drilling in Primary Single-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Meta-analysis of Level 1 and 2 Evidence of Clinical, Revision, and Radiological Outcomes. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:250-262. [PMID: 34652233 DOI: 10.1177/03635465211044476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although numerous clinical studies have compared transtibial (TT) and anteromedial portal (AMP) drilling of femoral tunnels during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), there is no high-quality, evidence-based consensus regarding which technique affords the best outcome. HYPOTHESIS There would be no difference between the TT and AMP techniques in terms of knee stability, patient-reported outcomes, incidence of revision, and radiological results. STUDY DESIGN Meta-analysis; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS The PubMed and EMBASE databases were searched from inception to February 1, 2021. Level 1 and 2 clinical trials that compared TT and AM techniques were included. Data were meta-analyzed for the outcome measures of knee stability, patient-reported functional outcomes, incidence of revision, and radiological results. Dichotomous variables were presented as odds ratios (ORs), and continuous variables were presented as mean differences (MDs) and standard mean differences (SMDs). RESULTS The meta-analysis included 18 clinical studies, level of evidence 1 or 2, that involved 53,888 patients. Pooled data showed that the AMP group had a lower side-to-side difference (SMD, 0.22; 95% CI, 0.06 to 0.39; P = .009), a lower incidence of pivot-shift phenomenon (OR, 3.69; 95% CI, 1.26 to 10.79; P = .02), and a higher postoperative Lysholm score (SMD, -0.26; 95% CI, -0.44 to -0.08; P = .005) than the TT group. However, no statistically significant differences were seen in other outcomes, including subjective International Knee Documentation Committee scores (SMD, -0.11; 95% CI, -0.30 to 0.09; P = .30) or grades (OR, 0.93; 95% CI, 0.35 to 2.49; P = .89), postoperative activity level (MD, -0.14; 95% CI, -0.42 to 0.15; P = .35), and incidence of revision ACLR (OR, 1.04; 95% CI, 0.93 to 1.16; P = .45). The TT technique was more likely to create longer (SMD, 1.05; 95% CI, 0.05 to 2.06; P = .04) and more oblique (SMD, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.51 to 1.11; P < .001) femoral tunnels than the AMP technique, and a higher height ratio of the aperture position was detected with the TT technique (SMD, -3.51; 95% CI, -5.54 to -1.49; P < .001). CONCLUSION The AMP technique for ACLR may be more likely to produce better knee stability and improved clinical outcomes than the TT technique, but no difference was found in the incidence of revision between the 2 groups.
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- Yunhe Mao
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Dimitriou D, Cheng R, Yang Y, Helmy N, Tsai TY. Influence of the Anteromedial Portal and Transtibial Drilling Technique on Femoral Tunnel Lengths in ACL Reconstruction: Results Using an MRI-Based Model. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221096417. [PMID: 35651481 PMCID: PMC9149612 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221096417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: In anatomic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, graft placement
through the anteromedial (AM) portal technique requires more horizontal
drilling of the femoral tunnel as compared with the transtibial (TT)
technique, which may lead to a shorter femoral tunnel and affect
graft-to-bone healing. The effect of coronal and sagittal femoral tunnel
obliquity angle on femoral tunnel length has not been investigated. Purpose: To compare the length of the femoral tunnels created with the TT technique
versus the AM portal technique at different coronal and sagittal obliquity
angles using the native femoral ACL center as the starting point of the
femoral tunnel. The authors also assessed sex-based differences in tunnel
lengths. Study Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Methods: Magnetic resonance imaging scans of 95 knees with an ACL rupture (55 men, 40
women; mean age, 26 years [range, 16-45 years]) were used to create
3-dimensional models of the femur. The femoral tunnel was simulated on each
model using the TT and AM portal techniques; for the latter, several coronal
and sagittal obliquity angles were simulated (coronal, 30°, 45°, and 60°;
sagittal, 45° and 60°), representing the 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00 clockface
positions for the right knee. The length of the femoral tunnel was compared
between the techniques and between male and female patients. Results: The mean ± SD femoral tunnel length with the TT technique was 40.0 ± 6.8 mm.
A significantly shorter tunnel was created with the AM portal technique at
30° coronal/45° sagittal (35.5 ± 3.8 mm), whereas a longer tunnel was
created at 60° coronal/60° sagittal (53.3 ± 5.3 mm; P <
.05 for both). The femoral tunnel created with the AM portal technique at
45° coronal/45° sagittal (40.7 ± 4.8 mm) created a similar tunnel length as
the TT technique. For all techniques, the femoral tunnel was significantly
shorter in female patients than male patients. Conclusion: The coronal and sagittal obliquity angles of the femoral tunnel in ACL
reconstruction can significantly affect its length. The femoral tunnel
created with the AM portal technique at 45° coronal/45° sagittal was similar
to that created with the TT technique. Clinical Relevance: Surgeons should be aware of the femoral tunnel shortening with lower coronal
obliquity angles, especially in female patients.
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- Dimitris Dimitriou
- School of Biomedical Engineering and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Bürgerspital Solothurn, Solothurn, Switzerland
- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants and Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants and Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Bürgerspital Solothurn, Solothurn, Switzerland
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants and Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Evaluation of anterior cruciate ligament surgical reconstruction through finite element analysis. Sci Rep 2022; 12:8044. [PMID: 35577879 PMCID: PMC9110399 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-11601-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is one of the most common knee injuries. The ACL reconstruction surgery aims to restore healthy knee function by replacing the injured ligament with a graft. Proper selection of the optimal surgery parameters is a complex task. To this end, we developed an automated modeling framework that accepts subject-specific geometries and produces finite element knee models incorporating different surgical techniques. Initially, we developed a reference model of the intact knee, validated with data provided by the Open Knee(s) project. This helped us evaluate the effectiveness of estimating ligament stiffness directly from MRI. Next, we performed a plethora of “what-if” simulations, comparing responses with the reference model. We found that (a) increasing graft pretension and radius reduces relative knee displacement, (b) the correlation of graft radius and tension should not be neglected, (c) graft fixation angle of 20\documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
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Cheng R, Wang H, Dimitriou D, Jiang Z, Cheng CK, Tsai TY. Central femoral tunnel placement can reduce stress and strain around bone tunnels and graft more than anteromedial femoral tunnel in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2022; 38:e3590. [PMID: 35289106 DOI: 10.1002/cnm.3590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The present study investigated the effects of anteromedial (AM) and central femoral footprint placement on stress and strain distribution around the femoral and tibial tunnel and graft following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). A three-dimensional (3D) reconstructed knee model was validated and used for simulating ACLR by finite element analysis. A combined loading during normal human walking was applied to the knee models using different anatomic femoral tunnel placement at 20° knee flexion. The results of von Mises stress and principal strain at the entrances of the femoral and tibial tunnel and ACL graft was determined. The peak von Mises stress and the maximum principal strain in the AM footprint group were 8.78 MPa and 8850.89 μ-strain at the entrance of femoral tunnel, and 5.29 MPa and 5553.27 μ-strain at the entrance of tibial tunnel. The results in the AM footprint group were higher than that in the central footprint group. The peak von Mises stress around the ACL graft following AM footprint ACLR was 28.63 MPa, higher than that following the central footprint ACLR. The AM footprint ACLR generated more significant peak von Mises stress and maximum principal strain around the entrances of femoral and tibial tunnel and the graft than the central footprint. The present results are of clinical relevance as they can provide a better understanding of tunnel enlargement and graft failure.
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- Rongshan Cheng
- School of Biomedical Engineering & Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants & Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering & Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants & Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Balgrist University Hospital, Forchstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland
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- School of Biomedical Engineering & Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants & Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering & Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants & Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering & Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine and Clinical Translation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants & Clinical Translation R&D Center of 3D Printing Technology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Posteriorly positioned femoral grafts decrease long-term failure in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, femoral and tibial graft positions did not affect long-term reported outcome. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:2003-2013. [PMID: 35112176 PMCID: PMC9165258 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-06871-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the effect that femoral and tibial tunnel positions have on long-term reported and clinical outcome and to identify a safe zone based on favourable outcome. METHODS Seventy-eight patients from a previous randomised controlled trial were included and were followed with a mean follow-up of 11.4 years. All patients had primary trans-tibial anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction performed. The femoral and tibial tunnel positions were visualised and translated in percentages with three-dimensional computed tomography post-operatively. There were 3 separate outcome variables: patient-reported outcome measured with the IKDC Subjective Knee Form, overall failure, and radiographic osteoarthritis. The correlation between tunnel aperture positions and outcome was determined with multivariate regression. The area with best outcome was defined as the safe zone and was determined with Youden's index in conjunction with receiver operating characteristics. RESULTS No significant relationship was found between tunnel aperture positions and IKDC Subjective Knee Form at 10-year follow-up. The posterior-to-anterior femoral tunnel aperture position parallel to Blumensaat line showed a significant relationship (p = 0.03) to overall failure at 10-year follow-up. The mean posterior-to-anterior tunnel position of the group that did not fail was 37.7% compared to 44.1% in the overall failure group. Femoral tunnel apertures placed further anteriorly had more overall failures at long-term. The cut-off point lies at 35.0% from posterior-to-anterior parallel to Blumensaat. Of the 16 overall failures, 15 (93.8%) were placed further anteriorly than the cut-off point. No significant relationship was found between tunnel aperture positions and radiographic osteoarthritis. CONCLUSION Femoral and tibial tunnel positions were not associated with long-term patient-reported outcome and radiographic osteoarthritis. Long-term overall failure was more frequently seen in patients with a more anteriorly placed femoral tunnel. This study identified a safe zone located at the most posterior 35% of the femoral condyle parallel to Blumensaat. This knowledge offers guidance to surgeons to operate more precisely and accurately and reconstruct a long-lasting graft. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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Seo YJ, Song SY, Im WY, Kim YS, Jang SW. Effects of flexible reamer on the femoral tunnel characteristics in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27833. [PMID: 34766599 PMCID: PMC8589247 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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To compare the femoral tunnel characteristics using a rigid versus flexible reamer during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. It was hypothesized that the employment of a flexible reamer along with femoral tunnel would exhibit longer tunnel length and more acute femoral graft tunnel angle compared to the case of a rigid reamer.The study population included 28 patients who underwent anatomical single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using transportal technique and were able to take postoperative computed tomography (CT) evaluation. Of these, the femoral tunnel of 14 cases was drilled with a flexible reamer (group I) and in another 14 cases drill was performed with a conventional rigid reamer (group II). The femoral tunnel in group I was made at 90° of knee flexion. In group II, the femoral tunnel was created at 120° of knee flexion. The parameters of the femoral tunnels were compared in terms of the femoral tunnel length and femoral graft tunnel angle. Special software was used to create and manipulate (3-D) 3-dimensional knee models.The difference in the mean femoral tunnel locations expressed in percentage distance between the 2 groups was not significantly different. The mean femoral tunnel length of group I was significantly longer than that of group II, (P = .03, 36.7 ± 2.9 vs 32.9 ± 9.0 mm). The angle formed by the femoral tunnel and the graft in group I was significantly smaller than in group II (P = .01, 109.8° ± 9.4° vs 118.1° ± 7.2°).Our data suggest that the flexible reamer can provide sufficient tunnel length for the suspensory fixation with a fixed loop. Whereas, the femoral graft-tunnel angle through flexible reaming at 90° of knee flexion was more acute compared to rigid reaming at 120° of knee flexion.Study Design: level of evidence III.
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- Young-Jin Seo
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- BioComputing Lab, Institute for Bio-engineering Application Technology, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH), Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- BioComputing Lab, Institute for Bio-engineering Application Technology, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH), Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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任 爽, 时 会, 张 家, 刘 振, 邵 嘉, 朱 敬, 胡 晓, 黄 红, 敖 英. [Finite element analysis of the graft stresses after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction]. BEIJING DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF PEKING UNIVERSITY. HEALTH SCIENCES 2021; 53:865-870. [PMID: 34650286 PMCID: PMC8517673 DOI: 10.19723/j.issn.1671-167x.2021.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the stress distribution characteristics of the graft after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, so as to provide theoretical reference for the surgical plan of ACL reconstruction. METHODS Based on 3D MRI and CT images, finite element models of the uninjured knee joint and knee joint after ACL reconstruction were established in this study. The uninjured knee model included femur, tibia, fibula, medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, ACL and posterior cruciate ligament. The ACL reconstruction knee model included femur, tibia, fibula, medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, ACL graft and posterior cruciate ligament. Linear elastic material properties were used for both the uninjured and ACL reconstruction models. The elastic modulus of bone tissue was set as 17 GPa and Poisson' s ratio was 0.36. The material properties of ligament tissue and graft were set as elastic modulus 390 MPa and Poisson's ratio 0.4. The femur was fixed as the boundary condition, and the tibia anterior tension of 134 N was applied as the loading condition. The stress states of the ACL of the intact joint and the ACL graft after reconstruction were solved and analyzed, including tension, pressure, shear force and von Mises stress. RESULTS The maximum compressive stress (6.34 MPa), von Mises stress (5.9 MPa) and shear stress (1.83 MPa) of the reconstructed ACL graft were all at the anterior femoral end. It was consistent with the position of maximum compressive stress (8.77 MPa), von Mises stress (8.88 MPa) and shear stress (3.44 MPa) in the ACL of the intact knee joint. The maximum tensile stress of the graft also appeared at the femoral end, but at the posterior side, which was consistent with the position of the maximum tensile stress of ACL of the uninjured knee joint. More-over, the maximum tensile stress of the graft was only 0.88 MPa, which was less than 2.56 MPa of ACL of the uninjured knee joint. CONCLUSION The maximum compressive stress, von Mises stress and shear stress of the ACL graft are located in the anterior femoral end, and the maximum tensile stress is located in the posterior femoral end, which is consistent with the position of the maximum tensile stress of the ACL of the uninjured knee joint. The anterior part of ACL and the graft bore higher stresses than the posterior part, which is consistent with the biomechanical characteristics of ACL.
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- 爽 任
- />北京大学第三医院运动医学科,北京大学运动医学研究所,运动医学关节伤病北京市重点实验室,北京 100191Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China
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- />北京大学第三医院运动医学科,北京大学运动医学研究所,运动医学关节伤病北京市重点实验室,北京 100191Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China
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- />北京大学第三医院运动医学科,北京大学运动医学研究所,运动医学关节伤病北京市重点实验室,北京 100191Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China
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- />北京大学第三医院运动医学科,北京大学运动医学研究所,运动医学关节伤病北京市重点实验室,北京 100191Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China
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- />北京大学第三医院运动医学科,北京大学运动医学研究所,运动医学关节伤病北京市重点实验室,北京 100191Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China
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- />北京大学第三医院运动医学科,北京大学运动医学研究所,运动医学关节伤病北京市重点实验室,北京 100191Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China
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- />北京大学第三医院运动医学科,北京大学运动医学研究所,运动医学关节伤病北京市重点实验室,北京 100191Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China
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- />北京大学第三医院运动医学科,北京大学运动医学研究所,运动医学关节伤病北京市重点实验室,北京 100191Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China
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- />北京大学第三医院运动医学科,北京大学运动医学研究所,运动医学关节伤病北京市重点实验室,北京 100191Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China
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Graft choice or drilling technique does not influence outcomes of ACL reconstruction in patients over forty-five. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2021; 32:1609-1616. [PMID: 34652554 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-021-03139-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate whether graft-type and tunnel location in ACL reconstruction impact patient-reported outcomes in individuals over the age of 45. METHODS From 2015 to 2018, patients over 45 years old undergoing primary ACL reconstruction without multi-ligamentous injuries were enrolled in an institutional registry. Baseline International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective scores, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores (KOOS), Marx Activity Scale, and patient characteristics were collected. Follow-up occurred at a minimum of two years to obtain patient-reported outcomes. RESULTS Of the 51 patients who qualified for the study, 44 (86.3%) patients were available at a minimum of two years after surgery date (range 24-60 months). Average age at time of surgery of the available patients was 51.6 ± 4.87 (range 45-66). Between femoral tunnel drilling methods, there were no differences in the proportion of patients achieving clinically significant improvement or post-operative outcome scores. While patients who received patellar tendon autografts were more likely to achieve clinically significant improvement in the KOOS sports subscale, there were no other differences in outcomes measures between graft types. Two patients had a retear of their graft, and an additional five patients complained of subjective instability. CONCLUSIONS In patients over the age of 45, neither the method used to create the femoral tunnel nor the graft type used in ACL reconstruction caused a significant difference in post-operative PROMs with a minimum of two years of follow-up. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV, Case Series.
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Analysis of anti-vibration performance of small logging while drilling instrument based on finite element analysis. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-02035-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Jiang H, Zhang L, Zhang RY, Zheng QJ, Li MY. Comparison of hamstring and quadriceps strength after anatomical versus non-anatomical anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:452. [PMID: 34006272 PMCID: PMC8132361 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04350-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Strength recovery of injured knee is an important parameter for patients who want to return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Comparison of muscle strength between anatomical and non-anatomical ACLR has not been reported. Purpose To evaluate the difference between anatomical and non-anatomical single-bundle ACLR in hamstring and quadriceps strength and clinical outcomes. Methods Patients received unilateral primary single-bundle hamstring ACLR between January 2017 to January 2018 were recruited in this study. Patients were divided into anatomical reconstruction group (AR group) and non-anatomical reconstruction group (NAR group) according to femoral tunnel aperture position. The hamstring and quadriceps isokinetic strength including peak extension torque, peak flexion torque and H/Q ratio were measured at an angular velocity of 180°/s and 60°/s using an isokinetic dynamometer. The isometric extension and flexion torques were also measured. Hamstring and quadriceps strength were measured preoperatively and at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Knee stability including Lachman test, pivot-shift test, and KT-1000 measurement and subjective knee function including International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) and Lysholm scores were evaluated during the follow-up. Results Seventy-two patients with an average follow-up of 30.4 months (range, 24–35 months) were included in this study. Thirty-three were in AR group and 39 in NAR group. The peak knee flexion torque was significant higher in AR group at 180°/s and 60°/s (P < 0.05 for both velocity) at 6 months postoperatively and showed no difference between the two groups at 12 months postoperatively. The isometric knee extension torque was significant higher in AR group at 6 months postoperatively (P < 0.05) and showed no difference between the two groups at 12 months postoperatively. No significant differences between AR group and NAR group were found regarding knee stability and subjective knee function evaluations at follow-up. Conclusions Compared with non-anatomical ACLR, anatomical ACLR showed a better recovery of hamstring and quadriceps strength at 6 months postoperatively. However, the discrepancy on hamstring and quadriceps strength between the two groups vanished at 1 year postoperatively.
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- Hai Jiang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, NO. 106, Zhongshan 2nd Road, 510000, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, NO. 106, Zhongshan 2nd Road, 510000, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, NO. 106, Zhongshan 2nd Road, 510000, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, NO. 106, Zhongshan 2nd Road, 510000, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, NO. 106, Zhongshan 2nd Road, 510000, Guangzhou, China.
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Bowman EN, Freeman TH, Limpisvasti O, Cole BJ, ElAttrache NS. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction femoral tunnel drilling preference among orthopaedic surgeons. Knee 2021; 29:564-570. [PMID: 33774590 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2021.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) technique for femoral tunnel drilling varies substantially, each with advantages and disadvantages. The purpose of this study was to define ACLR femoral tunnel technique predilection among surgeons and to explore factors associated with their preference. METHODS An 11-question survey regarding ACLR femoral tunnel technique was completed by 560 AANA/AOSSM members. Surgeon and practice demographics and residency and fellowship experiences were evaluated with bivariate and multivariable models for association with surgeon preference. RESULTS In current practice, 55% of surgeons prefer anteromedial (AM) portal drilling, 32% retrograde, and 14% transtibial (TT). Sports Medicine fellowship experience was the strongest predictor of current practice (p < 0.001), followed by residency technique (p = 0.014). A significant increase in TT drilling was noted for those practicing >15 years TT (29% vs 3%, p < 0.001), with an inverse relationship for retrograde drilling (38% vs 21%, p < 0.001). Number of ACLRs/year and percent Sports specific practice were significant predictors for AM drilling (p < 0.001). Though less than AM and retrograde, TT was more common for those in private practice (17% vs 8%, p < 0.001), and more prevalent in the Midwest/Southeast (19% vs 10%, p = 0.003). Non-significant predictors included highest level of athlete for whom an ACLR had been performed, level of athlete serving as team physician, and Certificate of Added Qualifications status. CONCLUSION Surgeon training, practice setting, and years in practice significantly predict preference for femoral tunnel drilling technique. Surgeon comfort and confidence in attaining an anatomic reconstruction should drive choice of technique.
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- Eric N Bowman
- Department of Orthopaedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, 4200 Medical Center East, Nashville, TN 37232-8774, United States.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, 4200 Medical Center East, Nashville, TN 37232-8774, United States.
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- Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Kerlan Jobe Institute, 6801 Park Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90045, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
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- Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Kerlan Jobe Institute, 6801 Park Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90045, United States.
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Liu D, Li Y, Li T, Yu Y, Cai G, Yang G, Wang G. The use of a 3D-printed individualized navigation template to assist in the anatomical reconstruction surgery of the anterior cruciate ligament. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2020; 8:1656. [PMID: 33490168 PMCID: PMC7812217 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-7515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background To explore the location accuracy and early clinical outcomes of using a 3D-printed individualized navigation template to assist in the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Methods A single center randomized control study was conducted. Patients with ACL injury were treated with a conventional operation or an operation assisted by a 3D-printed individualized navigation template (the 3D group). The primary endpoint was the accuracy of the actual reconstruction compared with the planned position. Results There were 20 and 23 participants in the conventional group and the 3D group, respectively. There were no differences in the bone tunnel position between the actual postoperative position and the preoperative design in the 3D group (P>0.05). Compared with the 3D group, the positioning of the femoral tunnel was more inferior and shallower in the conventional group (P<0.05). The position of the tibia tunnel was closer to the anterior and medial edge of the tibial platform in the conventional group compared to the 3D group (P<0.05). The intraoperative positioning time was shorter in the 3D group than in the conventional group (3.3±1.0 vs. 5.9±1.8 minutes, P<0.001). The Lysholm and International Knee Documentation Committee scores did not differ between the two groups (P>0.05 for both), and all patients improved after surgery (P<0.001). Conclusions The 3D-printed individualized navigation template showed good location accuracy and resulted in reduced intraoperative positioning time compared to the traditional method for ACL reconstruction.
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- Dejian Liu
- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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Benos L, Stanev D, Spyrou L, Moustakas K, Tsaopoulos DE. A Review on Finite Element Modeling and Simulation of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:967. [PMID: 32974307 PMCID: PMC7468435 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) constitutes one of the most important stabilizing tissues of the knee joint whose rapture is very prevalent. ACL reconstruction (ACLR) from a graft is a surgery which yields the best outcome. Taking into account the complicated nature of this operation and the high cost of experiments, finite element (FE) simulations can become a valuable tool for evaluating the surgery in a pre-clinical setting. The present study summarizes, for the first time, the current advancement in ACLR in both clinical and computational level. It also emphasizes on the material modeling and properties of the most popular grafts as well as modeling of different surgery techniques. It can be concluded that more effort is needed to be put toward more realistic simulation of the surgery, including also the use of two bundles for graft representation, graft pretension and artificial grafts. Furthermore, muscles and synovial fluid need to be included, while patellofemoral joint is an important bone that is rarely used. More realistic models are also required for soft tissues, as most articles used isotropic linear elastic models and springs. In summary, accurate and realistic FE analysis in conjunction with multidisciplinary collaboration could contribute to ACLR improvement provided that several important aspects are carefully considered.
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- Lefteris Benos
- Institute for Bio-Economy and Agri-Technology, Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Patras, Patras, Greece.,School of Engineering, Institute of Bioengineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute for Bio-Economy and Agri-Technology, Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Institute for Bio-Economy and Agri-Technology, Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Lee SS, Seo IW, Cho MS, Shin YS. Comparison of femoral tunnel length and obliquity of anatomic versus nonanatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A meta-analysis. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0230497. [PMID: 32203530 PMCID: PMC7089554 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Purpose Theoretical considerations suggest that femoral tunnel length might cause graft mismatch, and femoral tunnel obliquity could be related to the longevity of graft in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. However, controversy still exists regarding these issues in the context of the comparison of anatomic and nonanatomic ACL reconstructions. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the length and obliquity of the femoral tunnel created by drilling through either anatomic or nonanatomic ACL reconstructions. Materials and method In this meta-analysis, we reviewed studies that compared femoral tunnel length and femoral tunnel obliquity in the coronal plane with the use of anatomic or nonanatomic ACL reconstruction. The major databases were reviewed for appropriate studies from the earliest available date of indexing through December 31, 2018. No restrictions were placed on the language of publication. Results Twenty-seven studies met the criteria for inclusion in this meta-analysis. The femur tunnel length of anatomic ACL reconstruction was significantly shorter compared with that of nonanatomic ACL reconstruction by 8.66 mm (95% CI: 7.10–10.22 mm; P<0.001), while the femur tunnel obliquity in the coronal plane of anatomic ACL reconstruction was significantly more oblique versus that of nonanatomic ACL reconstruction by 15.29° (95% CI: 8.07°–22.52°; P<0.001). Similar results in terms of femoral tunnel length were found for the subgroup with cadaveric (7.15 mm; 95% CI: 2.69–11.61 mm; P = 0.002) and noncadaveric (8.96 mm; 95% CI: 7.24–10.69 mm; P<0.001) studies, whereas different results in terms of femoral tunnel obliquity were noted for the subgroup with cadaveric (10.62°; 95% CI: −6.12° to 27.37°; P = 0.21) and noncadaveric (15.86°; 95% CI: 8.11°–23.60°; P<0.001) studies. Conclusion Anatomic ACL reconstruction resulted in the femoral tunnel length and femoral tunnel obliquity in the coronal plane being shorter and more oblique, respectively, as compared with nonanatomic ACL reconstruction. Level of evidence Therapeutic study, Level III.
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- Sang-Soo Lee
- Institute for Skeletal Aging & Orthopedic Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
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Wein F, Osemont B, Goetzmann T, Jacquot A, Valluy J, Saffarini M, Molé D. Anteversion and length of the femoral tunnel in ACL reconstruction: in-vivo comparison between rigid and flexible instrumentation. J Exp Orthop 2019; 6:26. [PMID: 31230152 PMCID: PMC6589149 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-019-0198-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background Due to it being tangential to the distal femoral axis, the anteromedial portal presents significant risk of causing iatrogenic damage, and of producing tunnels that are too short for optimal osseointegration. Flexible reamers were developed to eliminate the need for knee hyperflexion and offer better-controlled orientation of the femoral tunnel. We aimed to compare the anteversion and length of femoral tunnels drilled using flexible reamers to those drilled using rigid reamers. Methods Between May 2012 and December 2013, all patients receiving ACL reconstruction performed by one surgeon were operated on using either a rigid or a flexible reamer from the same supplier (Versi-Tomic® system, Stryker, Kalamazoo, Michigan). The height of each patient was recorded, and the length and anteversion of the femoral tunnels were measured intra-operatively and on true lateral radiographs, respectively. Results Thirty-seven patients underwent operations using the rigid instrumentation, and 43 using the flexible instrumentation. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in either sex or height (p = n.s.). The patients operated on using the rigid instrumentation had tunnels anteverted by 18.6° ± 6° and 33.6 ± 2.9 mm long. Those operated on using the flexible instrumentation had tunnels anteverted by 40° ± 2° and 41.1 ± 3.57 mm long. Both anteversion and tunnel length were significantly greater for tunnels drilled using the flexible instrumentation (p < 0.001). Conclusions This study demonstrated that flexible reamers produce significantly more anteverted and longer femoral tunnels during ACL reconstruction than rigid reamers. Clinical studies remain necessary to assess the outcomes of ACL reconstruction using flexible reamers.
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- Frank Wein
- Centre Artics, Clinique Louis Pasteur, Nancy, France
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- ReSurg S.A, Rue Saint-Jean 22, 1260, Nyon, Switzerland
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- ReSurg S.A, Rue Saint-Jean 22, 1260, Nyon, Switzerland.
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- Centre Artics, Clinique Louis Pasteur, Nancy, France
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