AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Master Series_ Principles of Lateral Side Knee Reconstruction-Dr. Mark J. Lemos, M.D.

Master Series_ Principles of Lateral Side Knee Reconstruction-Dr. Mark J. Lemos, M.D.

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The speaker shares 25 years of experience treating posterolateral corner knee injuries, emphasizing individualized reconstruction over repair due to high failure rates of repairs. Cases include an elite female soccer and a high-school football player with knee dislocations. Diagnosis relies on physical exams like the dial test, MRI, and stress imaging. Surgical options favor reconstruction using consistent, familiar techniques, often staged or combined with other ligament repairs. The lateral knee structures targeted are mainly the LCL, popliteus, and popliteofibular ligament. Early surgery (2-3 weeks) and use of allografts from single donors help optimize outcomes, though patient variability limits definitive protocols.

Keywords

posterolateral corner knee injuries

individualized reconstruction

dial test diagnosis

lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

allograft surgical treatment