Background: The lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) procedure associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction can be considered in selected patients to diminish the risk of persistent rotatory instability and achieve a protective effect on the graft. Several techniques have been described in the literature to treat rotatory instability. Usually, a strip of the iliotibial band (ITB) is harvested from its middle while leaving the distal insertion, then passed underneath the lateral collateral ligament and fixed on the lateral aspect of the distal femur with various fixation methods such as staples, screws, anchors or extracortical suspensory devices. Despite their effectiveness, these fixation methods may be associated with complications such as lateral pain, over-constraint and tunnel convergence. Methods: This study presents a detailed surgical description of a new technique to perform an LET during ACL reconstruction with any type of graft fixing the ITB strip with the sutures of the ACL femoral button, comparing its pros and cons in relation to similar techniques found in the literature. Conclusions: This technique represents a reproducible, easy to learn and inexpensive solution to perform a lateral extra-articular tenodesis associated with an ACL reconstruction using the high-resistance sutures of the femoral button.

Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis with Indirect Femoral Fixation Using an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Suspensory Device

Bechis, Marco;Blonna, Davide;Rossi, Roberto;Bonasia, Davide Edoardo
2024-01-01

Abstract

Background: The lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) procedure associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction can be considered in selected patients to diminish the risk of persistent rotatory instability and achieve a protective effect on the graft. Several techniques have been described in the literature to treat rotatory instability. Usually, a strip of the iliotibial band (ITB) is harvested from its middle while leaving the distal insertion, then passed underneath the lateral collateral ligament and fixed on the lateral aspect of the distal femur with various fixation methods such as staples, screws, anchors or extracortical suspensory devices. Despite their effectiveness, these fixation methods may be associated with complications such as lateral pain, over-constraint and tunnel convergence. Methods: This study presents a detailed surgical description of a new technique to perform an LET during ACL reconstruction with any type of graft fixing the ITB strip with the sutures of the ACL femoral button, comparing its pros and cons in relation to similar techniques found in the literature. Conclusions: This technique represents a reproducible, easy to learn and inexpensive solution to perform a lateral extra-articular tenodesis associated with an ACL reconstruction using the high-resistance sutures of the femoral button.
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anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; complications; extra-articular tenodesis; extracortical suspensory device; iliotibial band; over-constraint; rotatory instability; tunnel coalition
Bechis, Marco; Rosso, Federica; Blonna, Davide; Rossi, Roberto; Bonasia, Davide Edoardo
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