Variations in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Anatomy

The aim of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is to restore native ligament anatomy to potentially restore function. Morphological measurements of the native anterior cruciate ligament are a valuable asset to effective surgical planning, influencing decisions such as graft choice and single- vs. double-bundle reconstruction. Several studies support the existence of high inter-individual morphological variabilities, an important factor that should be taken into account for each patient to ensure native ligament anatomy restoration and function.
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research