A single-bundle ACL graft is a reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using a 'single-bundle' of graft material as opposed to a 'double-bundle'. 

single-bundle ACL graft
Two endobuttons constrain the ends of the graft.

 

The ACL anatomy

The anterior cruciate ligament itself is comprised of two bundles. Most knee surgeons still reconstruct it with a single graft, but there are many who are convinced that the double bundle better reproduces the anatomy.

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Dr Sheila Strover (Editor)
BSc (Hons), MB BCh, MBA

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