Tibial tunnel enlargement is affected by the tunnel diameter-screw ratio in tibial hybrid fixation for hamstring ACL reconstruction.

Andreas FluryLinda WildManuel WaltenspülChristoph ZindelLazaros VlachopoulosFlorian B ImhoffSandro F Fucentese

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2022)

Tibial tunnel widening was affected by the tunnel diameter coverage ratio. To minimize the likelihood of disadvantageous tunnel expansion-which is of importance in case of revision surgery-an interference screw should not undercut the tunnel diameter by more than 1 mm.

Keyphrases

anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
total knee arthroplasty
minimally invasive
optic nerve
surgical site infection