Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis with Indirect Femoral Fixation Using an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Suspensory Device.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) procedure associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction can be considered in selected patients to diminish the risk of persistent rotatory instability and achieve a protective effect on the graft. Several techniques have been described in the literature to treat rotatory instability. Usually, a strip of the iliotibial band (ITB) is harvested from its middle while leaving the distal insertion, then passed underneath the lateral collateral ligament and fixed on the lateral aspect of the distal femur with various fixation methods such as staples, screws, anchors or extracortical suspensory devices. Despite their effectiveness, these fixation methods may be associated with complications such as lateral pain, over-

SUBMITTER: Bechis M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10816928 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature