Intra-articular transfer of the iliotibial muscle-tendon unit

The intra-articular transfer of the iliotibial muscle tendon unit is reproducible, does not require revascularization, and permits early rehabilitation. Of 62 patients followed Up from 24 to 55 months, excellent or good functional results occurred in 58 (93.6%). In vitro biomechanical analysis does not accurately assess this reconstruction, which appears to be a dynamic muscle tendon transfer.