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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 3/2017

01-03-2017 | Elbow

Reconstruction of the lateral ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow: a comparative biomechanical study

Authors: Jens Dargel, Evelyn Boomkamp, Kilian Wegmann, Peer Eysel, Lars Peter Müller, Michael Hackl

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 3/2017

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Abstract

Purpose

Posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) of the elbow is the result of an insufficient lateral collateral ligament complex (LCLC). Single-bundle reconstruction of the lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) represents the standard treatment method for chronic PLRI. However, cases of recurrent instability after LUCL reconstruction have been reported. The dual-reconstruction procedure has been described to anatomically restore the LUCL as well as the radial collateral ligament (RCL). It was hypothesized that anatomic reconstruction of the LCLC provides increased stability compared with the conventional technique.

Methods

Posterolateral rotatory displacement was assessed in eight fresh-frozen human elbows with a maximum load of 20 N. Data were obtained in 0°, 30°, 60°, 90° and 120° of elbow flexion for native specimens, dissected LCLC and three reconstruction methods: (1) single-bundle LUCL reconstruction, (2) single-bundle LUCL reconstruction with RCL augmentation, (3) dual-reconstruction technique (LUCL + RCL).

Results

All reconstruction methods were able to sufficiently restore posterolateral rotatory stability of the elbow over the full range of motion. There were no significant differences between the intact specimens and either reconstruction method. Dissection of the LCLC significantly increased PLRI compared with the other groups (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

The less invasive dual-reconstruction technique is confirmed as a safe procedure for anatomic LCLC reconstruction. Primary stability is equal, yet not superior to conventional LUCL reconstruction. Hence, this biomechanical study does not confirm the hypothesis that more anatomic reconstruction techniques could reduce the risk of recurrent instability when compared to conventional LUCL reconstruction.
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Metadata
Title
Reconstruction of the lateral ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow: a comparative biomechanical study
Authors
Jens Dargel
Evelyn Boomkamp
Kilian Wegmann
Peer Eysel
Lars Peter Müller
Michael Hackl
Publication date
01-03-2017
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 3/2017
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-015-3627-3

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