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Tibial and Femoral Tunnel Changes After ACL Reconstruction

Alexander E. Weber, Demetris Delos, Hanna N. Oltean, Katherine B. Vadasdi, John T. Cavanaugh, Hollis G. Potter, Scott A. Rodeo

The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2015 · 118 citations · 36 references

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Abstract

Tunnel expansion after ACL-R occurs early and primarily at the tunnel apertures. Expansion may not affect clinical outcome. Younger age, male sex, and delay from injury to ACL-R may be potential risks for enlargement.

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