Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction: Modification of the LaPrade Technique Using Autologous Hamstring Tendon Grafts: "The Popliteofibular Loop".

ABSTRACT: Posterolateral corner (PLC) injury is a significant cause of knee instability. In recent years, a better understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the PLC structures has led to significant advancements in the surgical treatment of this injury. Anatomical reconstruction techniques, particularly the LaPrade technique, have shown promising results. However, in some settings, the reliance on allografts limits the feasibility of this technique, prompting surgeons to seek reproducible alternatives that use autologous grafts, eliminating the need for tissue banks. The purpose of this Technical Note is to describe a modification of the LaPrade technique for PLC reconstruction using autologous hamstring tendon grafts. The surgical technique is described to ensure reproducibility, with partic

SUBMITTER: Mestriner MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10907909 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature