Race and Gender Differences in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Femoral Footprint Location and Orientation: A 3D-MRI Study.

The significant race- and gender-specific differences in the femoral footprint and orientation of the ACL should be taken in consideration during anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction. Furthermore, the quantitative relationship between the ACL orientation and the footprint location might provide some reference for surgeons to develop a surgical strategy in ACL single-bundle reconstruction and revision.