Description
Anterior slope-modifying osteotomies caused reciprocal length changes of the sMCL, which predominantly effected its anterior fibers. An anterior opening wedge osteotomy increased and an anterior closing wedge osteotomy decreased the lengths of the sMCL, while the length change pattern of the POL remained unaffected. Surgeons should be aware of these length changes and may perform a reefing or partial release of the sMCL in case of a subsequent medial instability or over-constraining.
