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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomechanics
  • Sports medicine

Background:

  • Fibular collateral ligament (FCL) injuries can cause knee varus instability, leading to altered gait and increased medial compartment forces.
  • This instability may result in meniscal tears, osteoarthritis, and overload of cruciate ligaments, potentially causing reconstruction failure.
  • Current treatments for grade III FCL injuries include repair and reconstruction, with repair associated with higher reoperation rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a biomechanically validated, anatomic reconstruction technique for fibular collateral ligament (FCL) injuries.
  • To present a surgical method utilizing a semitendinosus graft for FCL reconstruction.
  • To detail a technique applicable to isolated FCL injuries and combinable with other knee ligament reconstructions.

Main Methods:

  • Anatomic reconstruction of the fibular collateral ligament (FCL) using a semitendinosus autograft.
  • Surgical technique focused on restoring varus stability without involving other posterolateral corner structures.
  • The technique is adaptable for combined injuries with anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, and medial collateral ligament.

Main Results:

  • The described technique provides a biomechanically validated method for FCL reconstruction.
  • The semitendinosus graft allows for anatomic restoration of the FCL.
  • This reconstruction can be performed in isolation or conjunction with other knee ligament procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Anatomic reconstruction using a semitendinosus graft is a viable option for fibular collateral ligament (FCL) injuries.
  • This technique addresses varus instability and can be integrated with other knee ligament surgeries.
  • The presented method offers a biomechanically sound approach to FCL reconstruction, potentially reducing reoperation rates compared to repair.