Physeal Sparing Combined Extra-articular/Intra-articular Iliotibial Band ACL Reconstruction in Children: A Long-term Strength, Dynamic Balance, and Functional Analysis
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on April 20, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
Background:Despite excellent midterm clinical outcomes in several studies of pediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) treatment, the modified McIntosh ACL reconstruction (ACLR) with iliotibial band (ITB) autograft (ITB ACLR) has been referred to as “...
Background:Despite excellent midterm clinical outcomes in several studies of pediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) treatment, the modified McIntosh ACL reconstruction (ACLR) with iliotibial band (ITB) autograft (ITB ACLR) has been referred to as “...