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Editorial Commentary: Anatomic or Not, the Tunnel Will Get Wider!
Musa Uğur Mermerkaya1, Kadir Büyükdoğan2, Ömer Serdar Hakyemez1
1Medipol University.
Summary
Arthroscopic tunnel widening is a common complication following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. However, it generally does not impact the clinical outcomes or success of the primary ACL surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Arthroscopic tunnel widening is a recognized complication after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- This condition can potentially necessitate revision surgery in cases of ACL graft failure.

