2025 ISAKOS Biennial Congress ePoster
Modified Lemaire Technique in ACL Repair Surgery With a Return to Sport Focus
Rubén García Linage, MD, Mexico, Mexico city MEXICO
Daniel Zimbron Lopez, MD, Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico MEXICO
Jareth Lassard Rosenthal, MD, MBA, Tlalnepantla de Baz, Estado de México MEXICO
Andrea Muñiz Madrazo, MD, Miami, Florida MEXICO
Raul Velazquez-Castaneda, MD MEXICO
Hospital Angeles Lomas, Huixquilucan de Degollado, Estado de México, MEXICO
FDA Status Cleared
Summary
Cohort study of 43 athletes undergoing ACL repair with or without modified Lemaire Technique and then evaluated for one year, considering Return to Sport as the main variable.
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Abstract
Introduction
This study aims to compare the outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair with and without the addition of the modified Lemaire technique, focusing on return to sport and rotational stability.
Methods
A cohort of 43 patients undergoing ACL repair in 12 months (2022-2023) were divided into two groups: 22 patients received standard ACL repair (control group), while 21 patients received ACL repair combined with the modified Lemaire technique. Patients were evaluated in the 30th, 180th and 360th day postsurgery. Return to sport was assessed through patient self-reports and performance metrics. Rotational stability was evaluated using standardized clinical tests and imaging studies. Additionally, post-surgery outcomes were measured using the Lysholm Knee Score and the ACL-Return to Sport after Injury (ACL-RSI) scale.
Results
The results demonstrated that patients who underwent ACL repair with the modified Lemaire technique showed a statistically significant improvement in return to sport rates compared to those who had standard ACL repair. Additionally, the Lemaire group exhibited superior rotational stability, as evidenced by lower pivot shift scores and improved imaging results. Post-surgery scores on the Lysholm Knee Score and ACL-RSI were also higher in the Lemaire group.
Conclusion
The addition of the modified Lemaire technique to ACL repair significantly enhances both return to sport and rotational stability. These findings suggest that this combined approach is particularly beneficial for active adolescents and high-risk patients, offering a promising improvement in ACL reconstruction outcomes. Further research is warranted to continue refining surgical techniques and optimizing patient outcomes.