Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Lateral Augmentation
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: knee surgery; anterior cruciate ligament; cartilage tissue engineering; sports medicine; arthroscopy; sports injuries; knee arthroplasty primary and revision; traumatology; fractures
Interests: knee and shoulder arthroscopy; knee and shoulder injuries; shoulder, knee, and hip surgery; arthroplasty; primary revision; robotic navigation-assisted surgery; cartilage tissue engineering in the knee; sports injuries; upper- and lower-extremity fractures; orthopaedic trauma surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in sports that involve cutting and pivoting, particularly among young athletes. This injury often results in knee instability, and surgery is typically required for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). While all reconstruction techniques have proven effective in restoring anteroposterior stability, they do not always succeed in restoring normal tibial rotational kinematics. Rotational knee stability is crucial for patients in returning to sport, improving their knee function, and achieving satisfaction with their results.
Consequently, a combined approach is often necessary to address rotational instability, and the two main procedures reported in the literature are anterolateral ligament reconstruction and extra-articular tenodesis. To date, there is no evidence suggesting the superiority of one technique over the other, and both biomechanical and clinical studies have demonstrated satisfactory results.
This Special Issue will feature a range of articles that explore common applications of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) combined with lateral augmentation. Experts around the world with a strong interest in ACL reconstruction, clinical outcomes, and procedural efficiency are invited to contribute to this Special Issue, share valuable knowledge and extensive experience, and provide orthopedic surgeons with a unique educational resource and opportunity when it comes to incorporating these complex procedures into daily practice.
Dr. Theofylaktos Kyriakidis
Dr. Dimitrios Koulalis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR)
- anterolateral ligament reconstruction
- lateral extra-articular tenodesis
- anterolateral rotatory instability
- knee instability
- clinical outcomes
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