Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Anterolateral Ligament Using Internal Brace.

ABSTRACT: The integration of extra-articular procedures in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is crucial, especially in the context of the high incidence of ACL injuries, which are a leading cause of knee instability and potential progression to post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Injuries to the anterolateral ligament (ALL) and knee capsule are present in nearly 90% of ACL ruptures and are associated with significant rotational instability and grade 3 pivot-shift displacement. This study outlines a technique using the internal brace, a biocompatible device made of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers, not only to augment the ACL reconstruction but also to reinforce the ALL repair. Historically used across various ligament reconstructions, the internal brace aims to enhance postsu

SUBMITTER: Azeredo SAC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12801036 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature