Reconstruction of the Posterolateral Corner of the Knee With Achilles Tendon Allograft

Abstract Posterolateral corner injuries of the knee are relatively rare; however, they can result in significant long-term disability without appropriate treatment. They often occur in the setting of multiligament knee injuries, and as a result, diagnosis and management can be challenging. Severe in...

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Published in:	Arthroscopy techniques (Amsterdam) Vol. 3; no. 3; pp. e393 - e398
Main Authors:	Kuzma, Scott A., M.D, Chow, Roxanne M., M.D, Engasser, William M., B.A, Stuart, Michael J., M.D, Levy, Bruce A., M.D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01-06-2014 Elsevier
Subjects:	Orthopedics Technical Note
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Summary:	Abstract Posterolateral corner injuries of the knee are relatively rare; however, they can result in significant long-term disability without appropriate treatment. They often occur in the setting of multiligament knee injuries, and as a result, diagnosis and management can be challenging. Severe injuries often require reconstruction, and both anatomic and nonanatomic techniques exist. We describe our preferred operative technique to reconstruct the fibular collateral ligament and posterolateral corner using a single Achilles tendon allograft.
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ISSN:	2212-6287 2212-6287
DOI:	10.1016/j.eats.2014.02.006