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Double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using two different suspensory femoral fixation: a technical note

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We describe a novel double-bundle reconstruction method for ACL deficient knee. Grafts are tibialis allograft for AMB (anteromedial bundle) and semitendinosus autograft for PLB (posterolateral bundle). Femoral fixations are done by Bio-TransFix for AMB and EndoButton for PLB. Tibial fixations are done by Bio-interference screw for AMB at 60–70° knee flexion and secure the PLB and remnant AMB graft simultaneously onto anteromedial aspect of tibia at 10–20° knee flexion with spiked washer and screw. With our technique, graft lengths are not restricted and we provide strong femoral and tibial fixation if it is compared with previous techniques.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, 516 Gozan-dong, Danwon-gu, Ansan, 425-707, South Korea

    Yong Seuk Lee, Sung Kon Kim, Jung Ho Park, Jong Woong Park & Joon Ho Wang

  2. Chung-Ang University Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea

    Young Bok Jung

  3. Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea

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Lee, Y.S., Kim, S.K., Park, J.H. et al. Double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using two different suspensory femoral fixation: a technical note. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthr 15, 1023–1027 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-007-0336-6

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