Anatomic Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction With Autogenous Peroneus Longus Y Graft Construct

Abstract

The posterolateral corner of the knee is composed of the fibular collateral ligament, popliteus tendon, and popliteofibular ligament, which provide varus and rotational stability to the knee. An anatomic technique reconstructs these structures through 2 femoral sockets and 1 tibial and 1 fibular tunnel. This reconstruction can be performed using a peroneus longus autograft that is prepared as a Y construct. The peroneus longus autograft is preferred because it provides adequate length and diameter for the entire reconstruction. Initially, the doubled loop of the Y is passed into the tibial tunnel and fixed with an adjustable cortical button. The shorter limb of the Y is used for reconstruction of the popliteus tendon. The longer limb of the Y is passed from posterior to anterior through the fibular tunnel and is fixed in the tunnel with an interference screw to re-create the popliteofibular ligament. The remaining graft is then shuttled deep to the iliotibial band and superficial to the popliteus tendon, into the femoral socket, to re-create the fibular collateral ligament.