Evaluation of Thigh Muscle Strength in Adolescent Patients After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis or Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There has been increased interest in lateral extra-articular procedures, such as anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) or lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET), to reduce anterolateral rotation instability of the knee after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Despite promising surgical outcomes with these techniques, their impact on knee strength recovery is unknown.

Hypothesis

Patients undergoing lateral extra-articular procedures at the time of ACLR would have impaired thigh muscle strength at 6 to 9 months after surgery.

Study design

Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.

Methods

Adolescent patients who had undergone primary unilateral ACLR with lateral extra-articular augmentation between 2017 and 2023 were identified. Patient

SUBMITTER: Weaver AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11760133 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature