Navigation in Multiligament Knee Reconstruction: A Proof-of-Concept Study on a Femoral Sawbones Model.

ABSTRACT: Multiligament knee reconstruction surgery is technically challenging, requiring careful planning and execution. Accurate placement of bone tunnels is important for graft function and there is an inherent risk of tunnel collision, which can compromise graft integrity. In this proof-of-concept study, we present a technique using computer navigation to help optimize tunnel placement and to avoid collision during multiligament knee reconstruction. A computed tomography (CT)-based navigation system was used to plan and execute femoral tunnel placement on a Sawbones model, for a Schenck KD-IV multiligament knee reconstruction. After CT scanning of the Sawbones model, commercially available software was used to plan tunnel trajectories for reconstruction of the posterolateral corner, medial ligam

SUBMITTER: Wilson WT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11369949 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature