Arthroscopic double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using autogenous quadriceps tendon

Arthroscopy. 2006 Jul;22(7):797.e1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2005.09.027.

Abstract

Recently, the interest in anatomic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with double-bundle technique has increased so as to reproduce the original load distribution and kinematics of the knee. We developed an arthroscopic double-bundle ACL reconstruction technique using autogenous quadriceps tendon with 2 split grafts and a patellar bone plug. The anteromedial bundle and posterolateral bundle of the ACL are replicated with each split graft of quadriceps tendon and fixed with biodegradable interference screws on the 2 femoral tunnels. The patellar bone plug of the quadriceps tendon is fixed with a biodegradable interference screw within the 1 tibial tunnel. We suggest that our technique using quadriceps tendon may be an alternative in arthroscopic double-bundle ACL reconstruction.

MeSH terms

  • Absorbable Implants
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery*
  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Screws
  • Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Grafting / methods*
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Transplantation, Autologous