Adding a Side Ligament Fix to ACL Surgery: Benefits and Risks
In recent years, doctors have started doing something extra during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions. They're adding a procedure called anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) or lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET). This involves fixing a ligament on the outer side of the knee. The idea is to reinforce the ACL and reduce the chances of re-inju...