All-inside ACL: retroconstruction controversies

Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2010 Mar;18(1):20-6. doi: 10.1097/JSA.0b013e3181bf67ae.

Abstract

All-inside anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is controversial because the technique is new; as a result, evidence-based clinical outcome studies have yet to be published. The purpose of this article is to consider the following controversies (considered alphabetically): anatomy, biomechanics, biology, bioabsorbables, divergence of the femoral interference screw, expansion or widening of tunnels, fixation, future considerations, graft choice, the learning curve, technique, tensioning, and tibia blow-out fracture. The technique should be learned in stages. In the opinion of the author, the history of sports medicine and arthroscopy has been a progression toward less invasive techniques. In the future, all-inside anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction techniques should become more simple and reproducible, and clinical outcomes must be analyzed with long-term follow-up.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / anatomy & histology
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery*
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Biomechanical Phenomena / physiology
  • Bone Screws
  • Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Grafting / methods
  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries / surgery
  • Orbital Fractures / surgery
  • Orthopedics / education
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / education
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Tibia / surgery