Knee and Sport

Question 1

What is the transtibial double-bundle technique for LCL + PLC reconstruction?

Answer 1

transtibial double-bundle reconstruction of LCL and popliteofibular ligament
* split Achilles tendon is fixed to the isometric point of the femoral epicondyle
* one limb is fixed to the fibular head with a bone tunnel and transosseous sutures to reconstruct the LCL
* second limb is brought through the posterior tibia to reconstruct the popliteofibular ligament