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Combined Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Anterolateral Ligament by Removing the Semitendinosus and Gracilis: A Simple, Reproducible Technique

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Persistent rotatory laxity is a factor in failure after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and numerous studies have highlighted the benefits of ACL reconstruction combined with anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction, in particular to reduce the risk of iterative rupture and provide additional rotatory stability. Various techniques for combined ACL-ALL reconstruction exist, none of which has been proven to be superior. We propose a surgical technique for combined ACL-ALL reconstruction using the hamstrings, pedicled semitendinosus, and gracilis, with a single femoral tunnel.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.103259

Authors: Pierre‐Louis Coulet, Guillaume André

Institution: Hôpital Clinique Claude-Bernard

Language: English

Topic: Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975