Open Anatomic Reconstruction of the Medial Collateral Ligament and Posteromedial Corner.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2015.08.013 and PMC identifier 4886725.
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Abstract
Injuries to the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and posteromedial corner can occur in isolation or in the setting of multiligamentous knee injuries. Reconstruction of the MCL and posteromedial corner is indicated in the setting of a multiligamentous knee injury. Isolated cases failing nonoperative treatment may also undergo surgical treatment. Our preferred technique for anatomic medial-sided knee reconstruction is an open anatomic MCL reconstruction using an Achilles tendon allograft along with direct repair of all associated medial and posteromedial structures.