Description
Single-Strand ‘Short Isometric Construct’ (SIC) Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Restores Valgus
and Rotational Stability While Isolated Deep MCL and Superficial MCL Reconstructions Do Not
Medial laxity increases the risk of failure for ACL reconstruction. To address this, multiple reconstruction techniques have been created. To date, no single strand reconstruction constructs have been able to restore both valgus and rotational stability. In response to this, a novel single strand Short Isometric Construct (SIC) MCL reconstruction was developed. The SIC MCL reconstruction restored valgus and rotational stability throughout range of motion in a dMCL and sMCL deficient knee. Isolated dMCL reconstruction restored rotational but not valgus stability while isolated sMCL reconstruction restored external rotation and valgus stability only near extension.
