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A Postoperative Evaluation Guideline for Computer-Assisted Reconstruction of the Mandible
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Comparison of posterolateral corner reconstructions using computer-assisted navigation.

Brian T Feeley1, Mark S Muller, Seth Sherman

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA. feeleyb@orthosurg.ucsf.edu

Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
|August 4, 2010
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A double femoral tunnel with an oblique fibular tunnel best reconstructs the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee, restoring stability after injury. This technique effectively addresses varus and external rotation, crucial for knee function.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomechanics
  • Sports medicine

Background:

  • Posterolateral corner (PLC) injuries often result in significant knee instability.
  • Effective surgical reconstruction is crucial for restoring knee function and stability.
  • Fibular-based techniques are commonly employed for PLC reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the efficacy of different fibular-based reconstruction techniques for grade III PLC injuries.
  • To assess the biomechanical stability of the knee following various PLC reconstruction methods.

Main Methods:

  • Seven fresh-frozen cadaveric knees were utilized.
  • A surgical navigation system quantified varus opening and external rotation under stress.
  • Four fibular-based reconstruction techniques with varying femoral and fibular tunnel configurations were tested.

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Main Results:

  • PLC sectioning significantly increased varus and external rotation at all flexion angles.
  • All tested reconstruction techniques improved stability compared to the PLC-deficient state.
  • A single femoral tunnel with an anteroposterior fibular tunnel failed to restore stability at 30 and 60 degrees flexion.

Conclusions:

  • A double femoral tunnel combined with an oblique fibular tunnel provided the best restoration of native knee kinematics.
  • Fibular-based reconstruction replicating native ligament insertions can restore varus and external rotation stability in PLC-deficient knees.