Lateral Extraarticular Tenodesis in Combined ACL and ALL Reconstruction. Case presentation

Abstract

The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the necesity of associating a lateral extraarticular tenodesis in patients that will undergo an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction or revision and to briefly describe the surgical procedure. Multiple lateral extraarticular tenodesis techniques were described and also graft selection and fixation types are also important. In conclusion acute ACL tears with grade 3+ pivot shift can be succesfully treated by combined ACL reconstruction and LEAT association.