Anatomic Double-bundle ACL Reconstruction:The Chinese Experience

The Double-bundle (DB) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has evolved gradually and got nationwide attentions in China for 13 years. This review summarizes the experiences we have achieved since the DB ACL reconstruction was started in our country in 1998, regarding choice of grafts, surgical approach, bone tunnel placement, and fixation methods. A growing number of articles reveal that DB ACL reconstruction brings better clinical outcomes regarding the results of KT-1000, pivot shift, and Lachman test, IKDC outcomes, and complications.
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research