Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Reconstruction

MCL reconstruction is typically performed when the MCL is severely injured or in cases of chronic MCL laxity. During an MCL reconstruction, autograft or allograft tissue is used to reconstruct the injured ligament. Graft-fixation technology for MCL reconstruction has evolved from staples, posts and washers, and interference screws to less invasive and easier-to-use suspensory fixation, including the TightRope® implant, and all-suture anchor technology, such as the Knee FiberTak® anchor.

Adding the InternalBrace™ technique to an MCL repair may result in lower failure rates and less residual laxity post-op as well as shorter immobilization times and faster return to play.1 Additionally, FiberTape® suture has been used for more than 15 years in more than 4 million cases, including tendon and ligament-bridging repairs.

The InternalBrace surgical technique is intended only to support the primary repair and is not intended as a replacement for the standard of care using biologic augmentation in a primary repair. The InternalBrace surgical technique is intended only for soft-tissue-to-bone fixation and is not cleared for bone-to-bone fixation.

Reference

1. van Eck CF, Nakamura T, Price T, Linde M, Smolinski P. Suture tape augmentation improves laxity of MCL repair in the ACL reconstructed knee. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2021;29(8):2545-2552. doi:10.1007/s00167-020-06386-7

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MCL reconstruction is typically performed when the MCL is severely injured or in cases of chronic MCL laxity. During an MCL reconstruction, autograft or allograft tissue is used to reconstruct the injured ligament. Graft-fixation technology for MCL reconstruction has evolved from staples, posts and washers, and interference screws to less invasive and easier-to-use suspensory fixation, including the TightRope® implant, and all-suture anchor technology, such as the Knee FiberTak® anchor.

Adding the InternalBrace™ technique to an MCL repair may result in lower failure rates and less residual laxity post-op as well as shorter immobilization times and faster return to play.1 Additionally, FiberTape® suture has been used for more than 15 years in more than 4 million cases, including tendon and ligament-bridging repairs.

The InternalBrace surgical technique is intended only to support the primary repair and is not intended as a replacement for the standard of care using biologic augmentation in a primary repair. The InternalBrace surgical technique is intended only for soft-tissue-to-bone fixation and is not cleared for bone-to-bone fixation.

Reference

1. van Eck CF, Nakamura T, Price T, Linde M, Smolinski P. Suture tape augmentation improves laxity of MCL repair in the ACL reconstructed knee. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2021;29(8):2545-2552. doi:10.1007/s00167-020-06386-7

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Educational Resources and Products

Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Using Double-Loaded Knotless Knee FiberTak® Anchors

Adam Anz, MD
Surgical Technique Videos | 09:20 | English | 04/17/2023 | VID1-003857-en-US A

MCL Reconstruction Using Knotless Knee FiberTak® Anchors

Christopher J. Wahl, MD
Surgical Technique Videos | 09:49 | English | 08/18/2023 | VID1-003977-en-US A
MCL Reconstruction Addressing Anteromedial Instabilities Using Knee FiberTak® Anchors
MCL Reconstruction Addressing Anteromedial Instabilities Using Knee FiberTak® Anchors
Mirco Herbort, MD
Surgical Technique Videos | 15:20 | English | 03/12/2024 | VID1-005886-en-US A
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Surgical Technique Videos (5)

MCL Reconstruction Addressing Anteromedial Instabilities Using Knee FiberTak® Anchors
MCL Reconstruction Addressing Anteromedial Instabilities Using Knee FiberTak® Anchors
Mirco Herbort, MD
15:20 | English | 03/12/2024 | VID1-005886-en-US A
MCL Reconstruction Using Knotless Knee FiberTak® Anchors
MCL Reconstruction Using Knotless Knee FiberTak® Anchors
Christopher J. Wahl, MD
09:49 | English | 08/18/2023 | VID1-003977-en-US A
Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Using Double-Loaded Knotless Knee FiberTak® Anchors
Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Using Double-Loaded Knotless Knee FiberTak® Anchors
Adam Anz, MD
09:20 | English | 04/17/2023 | VID1-003857-en-US A
MCL Reconstruction With the FiberTag® TightRope® Implant and the InternalBrace™ Technique
MCL Reconstruction With the FiberTag® TightRope® Implant and the InternalBrace™ Technique
Michael G. Baraga, MD
07:20 | English | 02/10/2022 | VID1-000895-en-US B
MCL and POL Reconstruction: FiberTag® TightRope® Fixation Using the InternalBrace™ Technique
MCL and POL Reconstruction: FiberTag® TightRope® Fixation Using the InternalBrace™ Technique
Scott T. Watson, MD
07:49 | English | 10/29/2021 | VID1-001542-en-US B

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Knee Next Generation in Repair and Reconstruction
Knee Next Generation in Repair and Reconstruction
English | 11/05/2024 | LB1-0115-en-US AC
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