Computer-assisted navigation for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction can increase precision in tunnel placement and also provide valuable outcome information, such as rotational stability. This is accomplished by registering anatomical…
Introduction The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is composed of two bundles, the anteromedial bundle (AM) and the posterolateral bundle (PL), measuring on average 33 mm in length and 11 mm…
The intercondylar notch is the open space that lies between the medial and lateral femoral condyles of the distal femur and houses the substance of both the anterior and posterior…
Abstract Intra-articular local anesthetic injections are commonly utilized to improve analgesia and decrease opioid consumption which subsequently may result in less narcotic-related side effects (i.e. nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and confusion)….
Abstract Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery can be performed under different types of anesthesia and analgesia and an increasingly tempting option is the use of peripheral nerve blocks. These…
Abstract This chapter describes the saphenous nerve block and its use following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for postoperative analgesia. The chapter reviews the saphenous nerve anatomy and innervation. It also…
Introduction Over the last decade, anatomical anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction that restores the original size and location of the ACL insertion is widely performed. Anatomical studies have been performed…
Introduction In order to perform a successful anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, the surgeon must make a number of steps that require correct judgment and execution, but there is evidence…
Introduction Intraoperative fluoroscopy offers the knee surgeon a simple, non-invasive, cost-effective, accurate, and reproducible method to achieve anatomic placement of the femoral and tibial bone tunnels when performing an anterior…
Many factors influence the outcome of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Technical factors including surgical method, tunnel positioning, graft type, graft tension, and fixation, as well as clinical factors including…
