The Knee
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 84-86, March 2012

Technical note: Easy graft passage without posterior portals in PCL reconstruction

Received 25 May 2010; received in revised form 14 August 2010; accepted 18 August 2010. published online 10 September 2010.

Abstract 

Graft passage during arthroscopically assisted, single-bundle transtibial PCL reconstruction is a technically demanding surgical procedure. We propose the use of a so called Deschamps clamp, originally designed for cerclage wire transport, in combination with a meniscal repair needle with an eye. This facilitates easy passage of a pull-through needle and obviates extensive debridement of the tibial insertion. Posterior portals are not needed.

Keywords: Arthroscopy, PCL, Ligament, Technique

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PII: S0968-0160(10)00168-7

doi:10.1016/j.knee.2010.08.009

The Knee
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 84-86, March 2012

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