
ACLR with lateral plasty may improve lateral compartment laxity in advanced chronic laxity

ACLR with lateral plasty may improve lateral compartment laxity in advanced chronic laxity
Patellar tendon autograft reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament with and without lateral plasty in advanced-stage chronic laxity. A clinical, prospective, randomized, single-blind study using passive dynamic X-rays
Knee. 2014 Jan;21(1):58-65. doi: 10.1016/j.knee.2013.06.001.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
120 patients with advanced chronic anterior laxity were randomized to receive ACL reconstruction (ACLR) with or without extra-articular ilio-tibial band tenodesis. The study aimed to examine ACLR outcomes and objective laxity when combined with lateral plasty. After 2 years, patients who underwent ACLR with lateral plasty experienced a greater improvement in anterior translation laxity of the late...
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