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Outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with versus without lateral extra-articular tenodesis: A propensity-matched cohort study.
Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA·September 12, 2026·PMID 42731122
Why it mattersLET is increasingly used to improve rotational stability and reduce graft failure, but its long-term consequences are unclear. This study suggests LET may increase early morbidity and later osteoarthritis risk without clear benefit in preventing revision ACLR, informing patient selection and counseling.
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