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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2026

Arthroscopic Lateral Collateral Ligament Reconstruction With Tendon Graft in High-Grade Atraumatic Posterolateral Rotatory Instability in Elbows.

Cholawish Chanlalit, Chidchanok Sakdapanichkul, Nattakorn Mahasupachai

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Cholawish ChanlalitCenter of Excellent in Upper Extremity Reconstruction and Sport Medicine HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics Faculty of Medicine Srinakharinwirot University Ongkharak Nakhon Nayok Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3357-5789
Chidchanok SakdapanichkulArthroscopic Surgery and Sports Orthopedic Center Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital Bangkok Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7508-1437
Nattakorn MahasupachaiCenter of Excellent in Upper Extremity Reconstruction and Sport Medicine HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics Faculty of Medicine Srinakharinwirot University Ongkharak Nakhon Nayok Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0791-9285

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Abstract

Lateral collateral ligament imbrication has been reported to yield good results in patients with atraumatic posterolateral rotatory instability who do not respond to conservative treatment. In cases of high-grade instability, however, achieving adequate ligament tension can be difficult, and excessive tightening often contributes to postoperative stiffness. Reconstruction of the lateral ulnar collateral ligament with a tendon graft offers an alternative, restoring stability through a dynamic "sling effect" rather than rigid constraint. This technical note outlines an arthroscopically assisted lateral collateral ligament reconstruction technique aimed at minimizing soft tissue disruption, with the goal of reducing stiffness and facilitating earlier functional recovery.

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PMCPMC13307344

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