An oblique fibular tunnel is recommended when reconstructing the ATFL and CFL.
Frederick MichelsGiovanni MatricaliStephane GuilloFrederik VanrietveldeHans PottelFilip StockmansPublished in: Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA (2019)
An oblique tunnel allows for a longer tunnel and avoids the region of the digital fossa, thereby retaining more surrounding bone. In addition, absolute values of tunnel length are given, which can be useful when considering the use of certain implants. We recommend drilling an oblique fibular tunnel when reconstructing the ATFL and CFL.