Anatomical superficial medial collateral ligament reconstruction with posteromedial capsule reefing successfully restores valgus knee laxity

IntroductionThe goal of this study was to present the results of an anatomical superficial medial collateral ligament (sMCL) reconstruction combined with reefing of the posteromedial capsule in 10 patients series with symptomatic valgus instability complaints in combined injuries of the knee.Materials and MethodsAll patients underwent an sMCL reconstruction with reefing of the posteromedial capsule. If cruciate ligament insufficiency was present, this was reconstructed as well. Pre- and postoperatively, multiple subjective knee outcome scores were obtained, and valgus stress radiographs objectively evaluated laxity.ResultsMedian valgus laxity of the injured knee on valgus stress radiographs improved significantly. There was no statistically significant difference between postoperative valgus laxity of the injured knee and valgus laxity of the uninjured knee. All subjective knee outcome scores improved significantly compared with the preoperative situation.ConclusionThe described procedure restores valgus laxity to a level comparable to the uninjured knee