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"Figure 8" single socket double bundle ACL technique.

Joseph W Greene¹, Ruben Gonzalez, Travis E Clegg

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.

The Journal of Knee Surgery

|January 5, 2013

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This study presents a modified single-bundle technique for anatomic double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. It achieves anatomical recreation of both ACL bundles using a single tunnel, reducing surgical risks.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are common, often requiring surgical reconstruction.
Anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction aims to restore native knee function more effectively than single-bundle techniques.
Traditional double-bundle techniques involve drilling multiple tunnels, increasing complexity and potential risks.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a novel, reproducible modified single-bundle technique for anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction.
To achieve anatomical recreation of both anteromedial and posterolateral ACL bundles.
To minimize the risks associated with traditional multi-tunnel drilling.

Main Methods:

Utilized single femoral and tibial tunnels.

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Employed transtibial, flexible reamers to create a "Figure 8" notched tunnel.

Achieved rotational control of individual bundles via the notched tunnel.

Tensioned each bundle individually to 80 N.

Main Results:

Successfully created an anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction using a modified single-bundle approach.
Recreated the anatomical footprint of the femoral insertion of the ACL.
Demonstrated a reproducible technique without the need for four separate tunnels.

Conclusions:

This modified technique offers an effective and reproducible method for anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction.
It simplifies the surgical procedure by using a single tunnel system.
It potentially reduces the risks associated with traditional multi-tunnel drilling in ACL reconstruction.