AJSM November 2025 Podcast: Femoral Malpositioning of Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction Is a Significant Risk Factor for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Failure
The femoral attachment of the anterolateral
ligament (ALL) reported by anatomic studies is posterior and
proximal to the lateral femoral epicondyle.
In conclusion, independent ALL reconstruction
while performing a percutaneous technique enabled anatomic
positioning of the ALL graft in 79% of cases. The femoral
malpositioning was correlated with a higher ACL graft rerupture
rate but not with a decrease in the functional outcomes.
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