# Bone Quality-Independent Tibial Fixation Technique in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

**Authors:** Nirav H. Amin, Eric H. Lin, Cailan L. Feingold, Alexander P. Decilveo, David Flanigan, Joseph N. Liu

PMC · DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103619 · 2025-05-16

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a new tibial fixation method for ACL reconstruction that works regardless of bone quality.

## Contribution

A novel screw, washer, and cap system for tibial fixation that does not rely on bone quality.

## Key findings

- The technique allows complete entrapment of a soft tissue graft inside the device.
- It provides interference fixation without depending on cancellous bone quality.

## Abstract

Optimal tibial fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is critical. Both interference and suspensory graft fixation techniques exist, each with advantages and disadvantages. This Technical Note describes a tibial fixation technique using a screw, washer, and cap system that allows complete entrapment of a soft tissue graft inside the device, allowing for interference fixation without dependance on the quality of the patient's cancellous bone.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Anterior Cruciate Ligament (MESH:D000070598)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

## Figures

4 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12350218/full.md

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12350218