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Anatomical knee postero-lateral corner reconstruction: The "Versailles" technique
J Murgier1, P Boisrenoult2, C Steltzlen2
1Service d'orthopédie traumatologie, centre hospitalier de Versailles, 78150 Le Chesnay, France; Service d'orthopédie-traumatologie, hôpital Pierre-Paul-Riquet, 308, avenue de Grande-Bretagne, 31059 Toulouse, France.
Anatomical reconstruction of the postero-lateral corner (PLC) is challenging. The "Versailles" technique addresses this by anatomically reconstructing key PLC stabilizers using grafts.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Knee Biomechanics
Background:
- Postero-lateral knee instability presents significant surgical challenges.
- Existing reconstruction methods often fail to achieve anatomical restoration of the postero-lateral corner (PLC).
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the
- Versailles
- technique for anatomical reconstruction of the PLC.
Main Methods:
- The
- Versailles
- technique reconstructs the lateral collateral ligament, popliteus tendon, and popliteo-fibular ligament.
Main Results:
- This technique utilizes either a hamstring autograft or a tendon allograft for reconstruction.
- Ensures anatomical restoration of the three primary PLC stabilizers.
Conclusions:
- The
- Versailles
- technique offers a method for anatomical PLC reconstruction.
- Addresses limitations of current techniques in restoring postero-lateral knee stability.
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