Knee Reconstruction
A 24-year-old footballer is undergoing ACL reconstruction planning. His surgeon discusses the importance of anatomic tunnel placement and graft selection. The patient asks about the biomechanical principles that will determine the success of his reconstruction. Regarding ACL reconstruction biomechanics:
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
The native ACL has two functional bundles: anteromedial (AM) bundle is taut in flexion and resists a...
Anatomic femoral tunnel placement is critical - the center should be at the native ACL footprint on ...
The PL bundle is taut in flexion; the ACL is a secondary restraint to anterior translation; femoral ...
Tibial tunnel placement should be at the center of the native ACL footprint, just anterior to the ti...
Graft fixation must resist the forces of early rehabilitation until biological incorporation occurs ...
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option