<i>Editorial Commentary</i> : Ratio of Anterior to Posterior Distances of Lateral‐to‐Medial Tibial Plateau Is Associated With Increased Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture Risk and Graft Failure and Can Be Considered in Individualized Surgical Plan fo

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft failure is a difficult complication after ACL reconstruction (ACLR) surgery with risk factors that include patient characteristics and surgical factors. Analyzing and incorporating these risk factors into shared surgical decision-making is an important part of preventing complications after ACLR and revision ACLR. There is a growing body of literature studying the importance of patient anatomical factors that can predispose to risks of ACL graft failure and smaller lateral-to-medial tibial plateau ratio is an anatomical factor that is correlated with a higher risk of ACL rupture and ACLR graft failure. While further study and statistical analysis will be important in allowing surgeons to incorporate this risk factor in surgical decision-making, it shows promise as something to consider in the future.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Published
2026-03-31
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/arj.70148
Primary Topic
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Editorial Commentary : Ratio of Anterior to Posterior Distances of Lateral‐to‐Medial Tibial Plateau Is Associated With Increased Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture Risk and Graft Failure and Can Be Considered in Individualized Surgical Plan fo

Timothy J. Lin
Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
article

Editorial Commentary : Ratio of Anterior to Posterior Distances of Lateral‐to‐Medial Tibial Plateau Is Associated With Increased Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture Risk and Graft Failure and Can Be Considered in Individualized Surgical Plan fo

Timothy J. Lin
article en

Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft failure is a difficult complication after ACL reconstruction (ACLR) surgery with risk factors that include patient characteristics and surgical factors. Analyzing and incorporating these risk factors into shared surgical decision-making is an important part of preventing complications after ACLR and revision ACLR. There is a growing body of literature studying the importance of patient anatomical factors that can predispose to risks of ACL graft failure and smaller lateral-to-medial tibial plateau ratio is an anatomical factor that is correlated with a higher risk of ACL rupture and ACLR graft failure. While further study and statistical analysis will be important in allowing surgeons to incorporate this risk factor in surgical decision-making, it shows promise as something to consider in the future.

Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center (US)
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
Openalex Percentile: Top 26%
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.