Physeal Sparing Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament in Skeletally Immature Prepubescent Children and Adolescents

Abstract

Physeal sparing, combined intra-articular and extra-articular reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament with use of an autogenous iliotibial band graft in skeletally immature prepubescent children and adolescents provides excellent functional outcome with a low revision rate and a minimal risk of growth disturbance.