Kyle A Borque, Shuyang Han, Nicholas J Dunbar, Nicholas D Lanfermeijer, Ethan W Sij, Jonathan E Gold, Sabir K Ismaily, Andrew A Amis, Mitzi S Laughlin, Matthew J Kraeutler, Andy Williams, Walter R Lowe, Philip Noble
BACKGROUND: Historical MCL (medial collateral ligament) reconstruction (MCLR) techniques have focused on the superficial MCL (sMCL) to restore valgus stability while frequently ignoring the importance of the deep MCL (dMCL) in controlling tibial external rotation. The recent recognition of the medial ligament complex importance has multiple studies revisiting medial anatomy and questioning contemporary MCLR techniques. PURPOSE: To assess whether (1) an isolated sMCL reconstruction (sMCLR), (2) an isolated dMCL reconstruction (dMCLR), or (3) a novel single-strand short isometric construct (SIC) would restore translational and rotational stability to a knee with a dMCL and sMCL injury...
February 11, 2024: American Journal of Sports Medicine