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Acute Repair and Suture Augmentation for Lateral Collateral Ligament Avulsion of the Knee

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Lateral collateral ligament avulsion injuries are rare but significant in high‐performance athletes, particularly when associated with constitutional varus alignment. This Technical Note describes a surgical technique for acute primary repair and suture augmentation of an lateral collateral ligament avulsion. Technique Video video See video under supplementary data.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103832

Authors: Hayden P. Baker, Alex Capitano, Tony Wanich, Danyal H. Nawabi

Institution: Hospital for Special Surgery

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