Does Adding Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis Improve Outcomes After Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction? A Longitudinal Comparative Study.
Key Points
To determine if adding lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) enhances outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
Assessed outcomes of ACLR with and without LET.
Included measures of rotational stability and functional recovery.
Conducted a longitudinal comparison of both groups.
Patients receiving LET showed improved rotational stability post-surgery.
Functional recovery rates were higher in the LET group without increased complications.
LET may be specifically beneficial for patients at risk of ongoing instability.
Abstract
The addition of LET to ACLR improves rotational stability and functional recovery without increasing complications. Combined reconstruction may be advantageous in patients at risk of persistent instability.