Editorial Commentary: This Is the Way: Extra-Articular Augmentation Is an Essential Consideration in Contemporary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery

Since the rediscovery of the anterolateral ligament, extra-articular augmentation (EA) has evolved from controversial to an essential consideration in contemporary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. Anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction and lateral extra-articular tenodesis are 2 common methods. Indications among early adopters pioneering anterolateral ligament reconstruction at anterior cruciate ligament surgery included revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) case, chronic ACL tear, high-grade pivot shift, and patients with hyperlax, hypermobile knees.
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Editorial Commentary Source Type: research