Journal article
Quantitative MRI Analysis of Patellofemoral Joint Cartilage Health 2 Years After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The addition of an iliotibial band-based lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) has been shown to reduce failure rates. However, there are concerns as to the potential overconstraint of tibiofemoral kinematics that may increase the risk of cartilage degradation. To date, no clinical study has investigated the effect of LET on patellofemoral joint articular cartilage health.
Authors
Nakanishi Y; Hegarty P; Vivacqua T; Firth A; Milner JS; Pritchett S; Willits K; Litchfield R; Bryant D; Getgood AMJ
Journal
The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 52, No. 7, pp. 1773–1783
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
6 2024
DOI
10.1177/03635465241248642
ISSN
0363-5465