title: Fibular head and tibial-based (2-Tailed) posterolateral corner reconstruction.
abstract: Two-tailed techniques for reconstruction of the posterolateral corner use grafts that originate on the femur and insert onto both the proximal tibia and the fibular head. Two-tailed reconstruction aims to reconstruct the fibular collateral ligament, popliteus tendon, and popliteofibular ligament with anatomically placed grafts. This article will review the history, indications, and authors' preferred technique for 2-tailed posterolateral corner reconstruction, as well as biomechanical and clinical outcomes of this technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Blackman
authors.forename: William M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Engasser
authors.forename: Aaron J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Krych
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Stuart
authors.forename: Bruce A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Levy
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*