Technical Note demonstrates improving stability in ACL reconstruction with low-cost iliotibial band technique, suggesting broader surgical application.
The addition of a lateral extra‐articular reinforcement to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has been shown to enhance rotational stability and protect the intra‐articular graft. Although several techniques using the iliotibial band have been described, most rely on fixation devices that increase surgical cost and complexity. This Technical Note describes a low‐cost, reproducible technique for combined anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and lateral extra‐articular tenodesis using the iliotibial band, with femoral press‐fit fixation for both grafts. This approach eliminates the need for fixation hardware, simplifies the procedure, and may facilitate its adoption in a wide range of surgical settings worldwide.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Faria et al. (2026) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: