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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2026

Application of the Oval Femoral Tunnel Technique in Anatomical Single-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Fujian Union Technique.

Weihuang Lin, Chengjie Lian, Chengjian Wu, Zhi Chen, Zhengru Wu, Hua Zhang

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Article in Arthroscopy techniques, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Weihuang LinDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Division Fujian Medical University Union Hospital Fuzhou China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5481-5289
Chengjie LianDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Division Fujian Medical University Union Hospital Fuzhou China.
Chengjian WuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Division Fujian Medical University Union Hospital Fuzhou China.
Zhi ChenDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Division Fujian Medical University Union Hospital Fuzhou China.
Zhengru WuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Division Fujian Medical University Union Hospital Fuzhou China.
Hua ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Division Fujian Medical University Union Hospital Fuzhou China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2314-1378

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Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction aims to restore both the anatomical footprint and the biomechanical stability of the knee joint. However, traditional femoral tunnel techniques, typically round in shape, often fail to accurately replicate the oval femoral insertion of the ACL. This discrepancy can compromise rotational stability and hinder graft integration. The oval femoral tunnel technique addresses this issue by creating a tunnel that more closely matches the anatomical dimensions of the ACL footprint. This article describes the oval femoral tunnel dilator and its accompanying instruments, detailing their application as a surgical technique for ACL reconstruction.

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