ArticleJournal of experimental orthopaedics2025
The central fibre areas in the tibial footprint of the posterior cruciate ligament show the highest contribution to restriction of a posterior drawer force-A biomechanical robotic investigation.
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- The Addition of Posterolateral Tenodesis in Isolated PCL Injuries and in Combination With Fanelli Type A Lesion of the Posterolateral Corner Decreases Rotatory Instability: A Biomechanical Study in Human Cadaveric Knees.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- [Impact of tibial tunnel position in artificial posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on postoperative knee function and stability].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- The central fibre areas in the tibial footprint of the posterior cruciate ligament show the highest contribution to restriction of a posterior drawer force-A biomechanical robotic investigation.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
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Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the role of different fibre areas of the tibial footprint of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in restraining posterior tibial translation. Methods: A sequential cutting study on cadaveric knee specimens ( Results: The PCL was found to contribute 25.3 ± 11.1% in 0° of flexion, 49.7 ± 19.2% in 30° of flexion, 58.9 ± 19.3% in 60° of flexion and 50.6 ± 15.1% in 90° of flexion, to the restriction of a posterior drawer force. Depending on the flexion angle, every cut area of the tibial PCL footprint was shown to be a significant restrictor of posterior tibial translation ( Conclusion: The central row areas in the tibial footprint of the PCL were identified to be the main contributors inside the tibial footprint, while, depending on the flexion angle, the medial or lateral column fibre areas showed a higher contribution. These findings might inform the clinician to place a PCL graft centrally into the tibial footprint during reconstruction. Level of Evidence: Not applicable.
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