Combined anterior cruciate ligament and posterolateral corner injuries: diagnosis and treatment

State of the art in multiligament knee injuries: from diagnosis to treatment

“…The deep understanding of these lesions from the words of experienced surgeons brings light to this not so-well comprehended subject. There is no simple algorithm of treatment, as these lesions are extremely heterogeneous; outcomes published rely mostly on level 3 and 4 studies and there are several techniques described, anatomic and nonanatomic (2)(3)(4)(5). In addition, the rehabilitation protocols are diverse, from a rigid brace to an immediate range of motion.…”

Editorial commentary: the multiligament injured knee: current controversies and strategies for improving outcomes

“…Also in the special issue are the articles from Franciozi et al and Cinque et al, which provide a comprehensive overview of current techniques for the surgical management of posterolateral corner injuries, (with and without the involvement of other ligaments) (10,11). One of the main controversies with respect to PLC injuries is whether to perform anatomic or non-anatomic reconstructions given that the majority of studies have demonstrated similar outcomes for both.…”

“…On that basis Cinque et al suggest that anatomic reconstructions are particularly indicated in those patients with important hyperextension, external-rotation recurvatum, proximal tibio-fibular instability or an associated PCL injury. They also provide tips and tricks for reducing technical errors with these complex procedures (11). This is particularly important because there is no doubt that multiligament reconstructions can be very technically challenging.…”