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Peer-reviewedCC BYArthroscopy techniques

Using a Y‐Shaped Artificial Ligament for Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction in Multiligament Knee Injuries: A Surgical Technique

  • Hecheng Zhou1
  • Zhe Xue2
  • DingRan Wang1
  • ShiJin Xu1
  • Jin Zhang1
  1. 1Department of Sports Medicine, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Capital Medical University Beijing P. R. China.
  2. 2Department of Sports Injury and Arthroscopic Surgery National Institute of Sports Medicine Beijing P. R. China.
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Abstract

In multiligament knee injuries, reconstruction of the posterolateral corner is essential for restoring varus and rotational stability of the knee. Autografts and allografts are the current mainstays for posterolateral corner reconstruction; however, their use is associated with inherent limitations, including graft availability, insufficient size, and donor site morbidity. This technical note describes a surgical technique for posterolateral corner reconstruction using a Y-shaped artificial ligament. This approach achieves anatomic reconstruction of the lateral collateral ligament and a functional, nonanatomic reconstruction of the popliteus tendon through a single femoral tunnel. The technique aims to provide reliable knee stability in a relatively minimally invasive manner while circumventing the limitations associated with traditional grafts.

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@article{zhou2026using,
  title = {{Using a Y‐Shaped Artificial Ligament for Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction in Multiligament Knee Injuries: A Surgical Technique}},
  author = {Hecheng Zhou and Zhe Xue and DingRan Wang and ShiJin Xu and Jin Zhang},
  journal = {Arthroscopy techniques},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.1002/atn2.70333},
  url = {https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC13718700},
  note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Using a Y‐Shaped Artificial Ligament for Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction in Multiligament Knee Injuries: A Surgical Technique
AU  - Hecheng Zhou
AU  - Zhe Xue
AU  - DingRan Wang
AU  - ShiJin Xu
AU  - Jin Zhang
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/29
JO  - Arthroscopy techniques
DO  - 10.1002/atn2.70333
UR  - https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC13718700
AB  - In multiligament knee injuries, reconstruction of the posterolateral corner is essential for restoring varus and rotational stability of the knee. Autografts and allografts are the current mainstays for posterolateral corner reconstruction; however, their use is associated with inherent limitations, including graft availability, insufficient size, and donor site morbidity. This technical note describes a surgical technique for posterolateral corner reconstruction using a Y-shaped artificial ligament. This approach achieves anatomic reconstruction of the lateral collateral ligament and a functional, nonanatomic reconstruction of the popliteus tendon through a single femoral tunnel. The technique aims to provide reliable knee stability in a relatively minimally invasive manner while circumventing the limitations associated with traditional grafts.
SN  - 2212-6287
ER  -