Femoral Physeal-Sparing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using the Iliotibial Band: Over-The-Top Technique.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 32577339.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2020.01.025 and PMC identifier 7301212.
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Abstract
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are increasingly frequent in skeletally immature patients. However, treatment within this subpopulation remains controversial. Conventional transphyseal reconstruction techniques have been questioned because of potential physeal injuries. Conservative treatment, on the other hand, may lead to degenerative meniscal and chondral lesions. This Technical Note describes the femoral physeal-sparing over-the-top technique using an iliotibial band. It is a safe and effective method for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in skeletally immature patients.
Anatomy
- femur
- tibia