Anatomical graft passage in transtibial posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bioabsorbable tibial cross pin fixation

Orthopedics. 2009 Feb;32(2):96.

Abstract

There is no consensus on how to optimally reconstruct a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). This paper introduces a new surgical technique that provides more secure fixation, better graft selection, and more anatomic graft passage. This study focused on the tibial backside fixation of a soft tissue graft using a rigidfix system (RIGIDfix system; Mitek, Johnson & Johnson, Raynham, Massachusetts) and anatomic graft passage anterior to the meniscofemoral ligament (MFL) of Wrisberg.

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty / instrumentation
  • Arthroplasty / methods*
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Bone Nails
  • Humans
  • Muscle, Skeletal / transplantation
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery*
  • Tendons / transplantation
  • Tibia / surgery*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials