Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with modified Lemaire lateral extra-articular tenodesis is associated with favorable subjective knee function at short-term follow-up in adolescents

Introduction/objective

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in adolescents is associated with higher graft failure rates than in adults. Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) may improve rotational stability and potentially reduce graft failure in this high-risk population. This study aimed to evaluate functional outcomes, return to sport (RTS), graft failure, and reintervention rates in adolescents undergoing ACL reconstruction combined with modified Lemaire LET.