Journal article
No difference between extraction drilling and serial dilation for tibial tunnel preparation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review
Abstract
IMPORTANCE: This review highlights a lack of consensus and need for further study regarding optimal tibial tunnel preparation method in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
OBJECTIVE: This review examines existing clinical and biomechanical outcomes of both extraction drilling (ED) and serial dilation (SD) as a technique for tibial tunnel preparation in ACLR.
Authors
Crum RJ; de D; Ayeni OR; Musahl V
Journal
Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 161–166
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
5 2018
DOI
10.1136/jisakos-2017-000191
ISSN
2059-7754