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Patient‐Specific Implant for Anatomic Restoration of Lateral Femoral Condyle Contour After Impaction Fracture Associated With an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Impaction fractures of lateral femoral condyle (LFC-IF) are challenging entities following anterior cruciate ligament tears. Anatomic reduction and restoration of the native LFC curvature is crucial in their treatment, because if they are neglected, it may potentially lead to incongruence in the lateral knee compartment with subsequent cartilage deterioration or damage to other intra-articular structures. Previously established operative techniques seem to achieve these milestones, yet there is still a potential risk of cartilage breakage or nonanatomical reduction. The presented technique addresses those weak points by the use of patient-specific implants, which provides the opportunity to closely restore the anatomical LFC curvature with minimal risk of osteochondral fracture of the LFC-IF site.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.103329

Authors: Marcin Mostowy, Jakub Piękoś, Wojciech Bocheński, Przemysław A. Pękala, Robert F. LaPrade, Konrad Malinowski

Institutions: Medical University of Lodz, Jagiellonian University, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, Twin Cities Orthopedics

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