Several flat tendon graft types are viable options for flat superficial medial collateral ligamentreconstructions-A biomechanical analysis.

Briese T, Peez C, Runde P, Klimek M, Deichsel A, Raschke MJ, Kittl C, Herbst E

Abstract

Flat superficial medial collateral ligament (sMCL) reconstruction helps restore knee kinematics in medial instability, but recommendations on grafts that best mimic the sMCL's biomechanical properties are missing. This study aimed to compare the biomechanical properties of flat grafts to the native sMCL, hypothesizing that (1) flat grafts exhibit unique biomechanical properties and (2) graft configuration affects their biomechanical properties.