Single and Double Bundle Arthroscopic Reconstruction of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Review of Literature)

Researches performed in the past 20 years show the necessity of the restoration of anatomic position of anterior cruciate ligament as the main stabilizing structure of the joint in combination with the restoration of other injured elements and correction of deformities, which affect the outcomes of the treatment.

Complexity of the restoration of anatomic position of torn anterior cruciate ligament is caused by its wide area of contact in combination with relatively small sectional area through the joint cavity. More detailed study of topographic anatomy of anterior cruciate ligament allowed the researchers to explain this phenomenon, which pushed them closer to the solution of the problem.

Systemic anatomy of anterior cruciate ligament include two bundles - anteromedial bundle and posterolateral bundle. Double bundle plasty of anterior cruciate ligament restored anatomy to its nearly normal condition, but single bundle plasty is used much more often because of its simpler technique. However, the researchers still cannot reach a consensus in the choosing of single or double beam plasty at the restoration of anterior cruciate ligament.

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