title: Lateral collateral ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon-patellar bone autograft with bioscrew fixation.
abstract: The lateral collateral ligament is the primary stabilizer against varus stress and is also an important contributor in maintaining posterolateral knee stability. Quadriceps tendon-patellar bone autograft has been used for anterior or posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. We introduce a reconstructive procedure to restore the lateral collateral ligament using a quadriceps tendon-patellar bone autograft. The procedure is designed for unstable knees with concomitant cruciate ligament tear and posterolateral complex injury. This is a reasonable choice especially when allograft tissue is not available or in patients who are not suited for the use of bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan. afachen@doctor.com
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Shih
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D001863:Bone Screws; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D010329:Patella / Q000637:transplantation*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous