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Combined posterolateral knee reconstruction: ACL-based injuries perform better compared to PCL-based injuries

  • By

  • Patricia M. Lutz

  • Michael Merkle

  • Philipp W. Winkler

  • Stephanie Geyer

  • Elmar Herbst

  • Sepp Braun

  • Andreas B. Imhoff

  • Matthias J. Feucht

  • January 23, 2021

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    Posterolateral corner injuries often accompany other ligamentous injuries and can lead to knee instability and pain.

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    Combined ACL and PLC injuries show better post-operative outcomes compared to combined PCL and PLC injuries.

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    The study aimed to evaluate sports activity and work ability after combined PLC reconstruction in ACL- versus PCL-based injuries.

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    Patients with ACL-based injuries had higher return-to-sports rates and improved work ability compared to those with PCL-based injuries.

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    The research highlights the need for better patient education regarding post-operative recovery and activity expectations.

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Combined posterolateral knee reconstruction: ACL-based injuries perform better compared to PCL-based injuries

  • by Patricia M. Lutz, Michael Merkle, Philipp W. Winkler, Stephanie Geyer, Elmar Herbst, Sepp Braun, Andreas B. Imhoff, Matthias J. Feucht

  • January 23, 2021

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