ACL Fibers Near the Lateral Intercondylar Ridge Are the Most Load Bearing During Stability Examinations and Isometric Through Passive Flexion

Conclusion:
ACL fibers located high within the femoral footprint bear more force during stability testing and are more isometric during flexion than low fibers.

Clinical Relevance:
It may be advantageous to create a "higher" femoral tunnel during ACL reconstruction at the lateral intercondylar ridge.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - September 29, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Nawabi, D. H., Tucker, S., Schafer, K. A., Zuiderbaan, H. A., Nguyen, J. T., Wickiewicz, T. L., Imhauser, C. W., Pearle, A. D. Tags: Biomechanics, ligament, Knee ligaments, ACL Source Type: research