Extra-Articular Lateral Tenodesis for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficient Knee : A Case Report

Abstract EN

We present the case of an extra-articular lateral tenodesis for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficient knee.

A 46-year-old male patient sustained an ACL graft rupture after a motorcycle accident.

He complained of rotational instability and giving-way episodes.

His previous graft was fixed by an intra-articular femoral staple that was not possible to remove at the time of the ACL revision.

A modified Lemaire procedure was then performed.

He gained rotational stability and was able to resume his sporting activities.

We believe that isolated extra-articular reconstructions may still have a role in selected indications including moderate-demand patients complaining of rotational instability after ACL graft failure.