Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Pediatric and Skeletally Immature Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on January 21, 2026
Abstract
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Background:Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET), alongside anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), has been shown to improve rerupture and rotational laxity in patients <25 years. However, safety and efficacy in both general pediatric (<18 ...
Background:Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET), alongside anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), has been shown to improve rerupture and rotational laxity in patients <25 years. However, safety and efficacy in both general pediatric (<18 ...