Acute Primary Repair of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament With Anterolateral Ligament Augmentation

Authors

Edoardo Monaco, La Sapienza University of Rome
Daniele Mazza, La Sapienza University of Rome
Matthew Daggett, Kansas City University
Fabio Marzilli, La Sapienza University of Rome
Alessandro Annibaldi, La Sapienza University of Rome
Alessandro Carrozzo, La Sapienza University of Rome
Andrea Ferretti, La Sapienza University of Rome

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Arthroscopy Techniques

Abstract

Acute injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament are often associated with concurrent injuries to the structures of the anterolateral complex, specifically the anterolateral ligament. Some injury patterns of the anterior cruciate ligament involve tearing of the majority of the ligament from the femoral origin, leaving a large, viable ligament remnant. In these patients, a repair of the anterior cruciate ligament back to the femoral origin can be undertaken. Subsequently, percutaneous repair of the anterolateral ligament can be performed through anatomical, percutaneous suture tape augmentation. The combined technique of anterior cruciate ligament repair with anterolateral ligament reinforcement is presented.

DOI

10.1016/j.eats.2021.03.007

Publication Date

5-24-2021

ISSN

2212-6287

Recommended Citation

Monaco E, Mazza D, Daggett M, Marzilli F, Annibaldi A, Carrozzo A, Ferretti A. Acute Primary Repair of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament With Anterolateral Ligament Augmentation. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2021; 10(6). doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.03.007.