title: Reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament and anterolateral ligament using interlinked hamstrings - technical note.
abstract: Recent anatomical and biomechanical studies on the anterolateral ligament (ALL) of the knee have shown that this structure has an important function in relation to joint stability, especially when associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. However, the criteria for its reconstruction have not yet been fully established and the surgical techniques that have been described present variations regarding anatomical points and fixation materials. This study presents a reproducible technique for ALL and ACL reconstruction using hamstring tendons, in which three interference screws are used for fixation.
authors: Hospital do Coração, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Hospital Renascença, Departamento de Cirurgia de Joelho, Osasco, SP, Brazil.
authors: Marcio de Castro
authors: Mde C
authors: Ferreira
authors: Hospital Renascença, Departamento de Cirurgia de Joelho, Osasco, SP, Brazil.
authors: Flavio Ferreira
authors: FF
authors: Zidan
authors: Hospital Renascença, Departamento de Cirurgia de Joelho, Osasco, SP, Brazil.
authors: Francini Belluci
authors: FB
authors: Miduati
authors: Hospital do Coração, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Hospital Renascença, Departamento de Cirurgia de Joelho, Osasco, SP, Brazil.
authors: Caio Cesar
authors: CC
authors: Fortuna
authors: Hospital Renascença, Departamento de Cirurgia de Joelho, Osasco, SP, Brazil.
authors: Bruno Moreira
authors: BM
authors: Mizutani
authors: Hospital do Coração, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors: Rene Jorge
authors: RJ
authors: Abdalla
keywords: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; Anterolateral ligament; Orthopedic procedures