Combined PCL and PLC Reconstruction Improves Residual Laxity in PCL Injury Patients with Posterolateral Knee Laxity Less Than Grade III.

Han-Kook Yoon Sang-Hoon Park Hyun-Cheol Oh Joong-Won Ha Heemin Choi

Published in: Yonsei medical journal (2023)

Combined PCL and PLC reconstruction resulted in improved clinical and radiologic outcomes than isolated PCLR in patients who have less than grade III posterolateral laxity of the knee. In cases of PCL rupture with ambiguous PLC injury, combined PCL and PLC reconstruction may help to improve posterior residual laxity of the knee.

Keyphrases

anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
total knee arthroplasty
knee osteoarthritis
end stage renal disease
anterior cruciate ligament
chronic kidney disease
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prognostic factors
ejection fraction
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patient reported outcomes
metabolic syndrome
patient reported