Table 1.
Anatomic ACL reconstruction checklist based on “evidence to support the interpretation and use of the anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Checklist” [82]
1. | Individualization of surgery for each patient |
2. | Use of 30 degree scope |
3. | Use of an accessory medial portal |
4. | Direct visualization of the femoral insertion site |
5. | Measuring the femoral insertion site dimensions |
6. | Visualizing the lateral intercondylar ridge |
7. | Visualizing the lateral bifurcate ridge |
8. | Placing the femoral tunnel(s) in the femoral ACL insertion site |
9. | Transportal drilling |
10. | Direct visualization of the tibial insertion site |
11. | Measuring the tibial insertion site dimensions |
12. | Placing the tibial tunnel(s) in the tibial ACL insertion site |
13. | Femoral fixation |
14. | Tibial fixation |
15. | Knee flexion angle during femoral tunnel drilling |
16. | Graft type |
17. | Knee flexion angle during graft tensioning |
18. | Documenting femoral tunnel position |