IC305

Extraarticular Reconstruction in ACL Deficient Knee: Back to the Future? 

Edoardo Monaco MD; Andrea Ferretti MD; Freddie H. Fu MD; Alan M. Getgood MD, FRCS (Tr&Orth); Adnan, Saithna, MD, FRCS

Course Description:

Understanding biomechanics and surgical techniques of extraarticular reconstructions will provide surgeons with tools for a more comprehensive treatment of rotatory instability in ACL deficient knee.

Outline:             

• Do ERs have a role in today ACL reconstruction?                
• When and why I recommend Extraarticular reconstructions
• Anatomic ALL reconstruction: surgical technique and clinical outcomes
• Non anatomic LET: surgical technique and clinical outcomes
• Panel Discussion 

Course Objectives:

• Understanding biomechanics of rotatory instability in ACL deficient knee
• How to select cases for using extraarticular reconstructions along with ACL reconstructions.
• How to perform an extraarticular reconstruction

• Edoardo Monaco MD
• Andrea Ferretti MD
• Freddie H. Fu MD
• Alan M. Getgood MD, FRCS (Tr&Orth)
• Adnan Saithna MD