If tunnels centered in the anterior cruciate ligament attachment sites are desired with the transtibial drilling technique, then a short tibial tunnel is necessary. A short tibial tunnel may compromise graft fixation and graft incorporation, or it may result in a tunnel length-graft length mismatch. An alternative drilling strategy might be employed.

Single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions will be improved if grafts are centered in their anatomical insertions by an independent drilling method versus grafts placed by a conventional transtibial drilling method.

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Successful techniques for arthroscopic repair of subscapularis tendon tears have been previously described in the literature. Recommendations regarding portal placement, tissue mobilization, and suture passage have been published. We present a novel technique that uses a shuttle suture passed with the Viper suture passer (Arthrex, Naples, FL) through a standard anterior arthroscopy portal. The described technique easily passes a suture through the subscapularis tendon while the surgeon visualizes suture placement from the posterior portal.