Physeal‐Sparing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Iliotibial Band Autograft in the Skeletally Immature Knee
Aliya G. Feroe, Mahad M. Hassan, Mininder S. Kocher
Abstract
Conventional adult anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction techniques are controversial in skeletally immature patients due to the risk of iatrogenic physeal damage and potential growth disturbance. The physeal-sparing, combined intra- and extra-articular anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using an autogenous iliotibial band was developed to mitigate this risk in prepubescent, skeletally immature patients, with excellent functional outcomes and a low revision rate. This article describes the surgical details of this reproducible reconstruction technique.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAnterior cruciate ligamentAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionSurgeryKnee injuries and reconstruction techniquesTotal Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesSports injuries and prevention