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ACL graft impingement

Case contributed by: Dr Roberto Schubert

Presentation:

Extension deficit after ACL repair.

Patient Data:

Age: 36

Gender: Male

Race: Caucasian

From the case: ACL graft impingement

Modality: MRI

T2

The LCA graft is indented by the anterior roof of the intercondylar notch in extended position of the knee.

Case Discussion:

LCA graft impingement typically results from inaccurate positioning of the tibial tunnel.

References:

Recht MP, Kramer J. MR imaging of the postoperative knee: a pictorial essay. Radiographics. 22 (4): 765-74. Radiographics (full text) - Pubmed citation