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Carola F Van Eck¹, Cesar A Q Martins, Sebastian Kopf

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Two-dimensional arthroscopic measurements of the femoral notch show moderate correlation with three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) notch volume. Both methods are reliable for assessing notch dimensions, but caution is advised for predicting anterior cruciate ligament injury risk.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Radiology
Biomechanics

Background:

The femoral notch's dimensions are crucial in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury risk assessment.
Arthroscopic (2D) and computed tomography (CT) (3D) methods are used to evaluate notch size.
Understanding the correlation between these measurement techniques is essential for clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare 2D arthroscopic measurements of the femoral notch entrance with 3D CT-assessed notch volume.
To evaluate the reliability of both arthroscopic and CT measurement techniques.

Main Methods:

Twenty cadaveric knees were analyzed.
Arthroscopic measurements of notch entrance dimensions were performed.
Notch volume was quantified using 3D CT scans.
Correlation, intraobserver, and interobserver reliability were calculated for both methods.

Main Results:

Moderate Pearson correlation coefficients were found between CT-assessed notch volume and arthroscopic measurements (range: 0.506–0.642).
Both arthroscopic and CT measurements demonstrated high intraobserver and interobserver reliability (all >0.819).

Conclusions:

Arthroscopic 2D notch measurements correlate moderately with 3D CT notch volume.
While both techniques are reliable, caution is recommended when using these measurements for ACL injury risk assessment or guiding notchplasty.
Further research correlating 3D notch volume with ACL injury is needed.