Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction for Valgus Instability After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report

JBJS Case Connect. 2022 Jun 22;12(2). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00041. eCollection 2022 Apr 1.

Abstract

Case: Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are a rare occurrence. Traditional treatment options include repair and revision to a constrained prosthesis. We present a case of an 80-year-old man who opted for MCL reconstruction in the setting of previous TKA due to late MCL injury from a skiing accident. The presentation, operative techniques, and outcomes of this treatment option are presented.

Conclusions: MCL reconstruction in the setting of TKA can lead to a successful and satisfactory outcome without the need for revision TKA.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee* / methods
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability* / etiology
  • Joint Instability* / surgery
  • Knee Joint / surgery
  • Male
  • Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee* / injuries
  • Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee* / surgery
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome