The addition of lateral extraarticular tenodesis does not significantly affect the pain or confidence levels after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in adolescent athletes.

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Authors

Harry George Richardson · Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute

Karthik Pradyumna Y · Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute

Harbeer Ahedi · Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute

Ignacio Fernandez · Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute

Alexander S. Nicholls · Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute

Abstract

The findings suggest that the addition of LET does not significantly alter short-term pain and confidence levels in adolescents following ACLR LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.

Topics & Keywords

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Foot and Ankle Surgery Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2026.101103

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