Predictors of Tunnel Widening After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Steeper medial and lateral PTSs, the addition of LET, and the presence of meniscus root injuries are significant independent predictors of tibial and femoral tunnel widening after ACLR with a hamstring graft. These findings highlight key anatomic and surgical factors influencing postoperative tunnel remodeling and emphasize the importance of considering these variables in ACLR planning.
Authors
- Fabio Sammartino
- Maher A. Ghandour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6374-0626)
- Daniel Slater
- Matthieu Ollivier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6910-0873)
- Wiemi A. Douoguih (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7822-2039)
- Julien Druel
- Romir Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9813-4407)
Institutions
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center (US)
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR)
- Georgetown University (US)
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (US)
- Institut des Sciences Moléculaires (FR)
- Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille (FR)
- Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The American Journal of Sports Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465251382911
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01