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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2023; 11(35): 8247-8255
Published online Dec 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i35.8247
Research progress on preparation of lateral femoral tunnel and graft fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Yue Dai, Wen-Jie Gao, Wen-Chuan Li, Xian-Xiang Xiang, Wei-Ming Wang
Yue Dai, Wen-Jie Gao, Wen-Chuan Li, Xian-Xiang Xiang, Wei-Ming Wang, Department of Sports Medicine, Dalian University Affiliated Xinhua Hospital, Dalian 116021, Liaoning Province, China
Co-first authors: Yue Dai and Wen-Jie Gao.
Author contributions: Dai Y and Gao WJ contributed to the review conception and design, literature collection, and article writing; Dai Y and Gao WJ contributed equally to this work. Li WC and Xiang XX participated in the article revision, analysis and summary; Wang WM reviewed the article and put forward important reference opinions; and all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Wei-Ming Wang, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Department of Sports Medicine, Dalian University Affiliated Xinhua Hospital, No. 150 Wusi Road, Shahekou District, Dalian 116021, Liaoning Province, China. 2286735422@qq.com
Received: August 21, 2023
Peer-review started: August 21, 2023
First decision: November 1, 2023
Revised: November 1, 2023
Accepted: December 1, 2023
Article in press: December 1, 2023
Published online: December 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: In the past 50 years, with the improvement of the understanding of knee anatomy and its injury mechanism, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery has developed rapidly. The fixation methods are reviewed in order to provide reference for the treatment of preclinical cruciate ligament injuries.