Re-Tensioning technique to cover the graft with remnant in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Abstract

A number of remnant-preserving techniques to restore proprioceptive function in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction have been described. However, they might not cover the significant amount of the graft with the synovium of the remnant in many cases. We introduce a simple technique that can cover nearly the entire graft with the synovium by re-tensioning the remnant, which might enhance synovialization of the graft and restoration of proprioception. © 2015 Arthroscopy Association of North America.