6. Size of anterior cruciate ligament in adults – a study on 3D magnetic resonance imaging
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3D Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a valuable evaluation tool used in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) research as it is a less invasive method and can be easily performed in live patients. In Vietnam, there has been no studies reporting the use of 3D MRI to determine the parameters of the ACL. This study described the 3D MRI results of the healthy knees of 21 patients with indication of ACL reconstruction. The average femoral footprint was 156.6 ± 28.7mm2 with dimensions of 19.2 ± 2.0mm and 11.8 ± 1.6mm; the average tibial footprint was 118.3 ± 24.5mm2 with dimensions of 9.9 ± 1.0 and 15.5 ± 1.7mm. The middle section and ligament body length were 50.8 ± 12.9mm2 and 30.4 ± 2.1mm, respectively. The results from this study offer valuable information to the field of ACL reconstruction surgery.
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anterior cruciate ligament, ACL, 3D magnetic resonance imaging, 3D MRI
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