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.
Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 17, No 5 (May-June),
2001: pp 551–554
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*Address correspondence and reprint requests to Chih-Hwa Chen, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 5 Fu-Hsin St, Kweishan, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan. E-mail: [email protected]
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© 2001 Arthroscopy Association of North America. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
