2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Lateral extra-articular tenodesis reduces the rate of revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction in elite athletes

Lateral extra-articular tenodesis reduces the rate of revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction in elite athletes

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The video discusses a study on elite athletes undergoing primary ACL reconstruction. Elite athletes have a higher risk of re-rupture, which can be career-ending. The study evaluates the effectiveness of adding a modified Lemaire procedure, called lateral extraticular tenodesis (LET), in reducing the risk of re-rupture. It also compares the outcomes of combining LET with patella tendon ACL reconstruction and hamstring tendon reconstruction. The study includes a retrospective review of 456 elite athletes and finds that the addition of LET reduces re-rupture rates. The authors suggest considering LET for elite athletes undergoing ACL reconstruction. The study acknowledges the limitations of relying on clinical and team notes rather than a database.

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Dr. Kyle Borque

Keywords

elite athletes

ACL reconstruction

re-rupture

lateral extraticular tenodesis

LET