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. 2016 Aug;98-B(8):1020-6.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.98B8.37117.

The anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament and its relevance to the technique of reconstruction

R Śmigielski  1 , U Zdanowicz  1 , M Drwięga  1 , B Ciszek  2 , A Williams  3
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The anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament and its relevance to the technique of reconstruction

R Śmigielski et al. Bone Joint J. 2016 Aug.

Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is commonly performed and has been for many years. Despite this, the technical details related to ACL anatomy, such as tunnel placement, are still a topic for debate. In this paper, we introduce the flat ribbon concept of the anatomy of the ACL, and its relevance to clinical practice. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:1020-6.

Keywords: Anatomy; Anterior cruciate ligament; Ribbon.

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