Publications by authors named "Leonardo Venzo"

Lateral meniscus posterior root tears (LMPRTs) are estimated to occur in 7% to 12% of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-injured knees. This topic is of great interest because of their biomechanical consequences in terms of interruption of hoop stress distribution. If left unrepaired, the corresponding compartment is exposed to unfavorable contact dynamics, similar to those resulting from a total meniscectomy.

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We present a surgical technique to address severe lateral femoral notch depressions using a small extension in the lateral approach for Lemaire extra-articular tenodesis in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Through this approach, the surgeon is able to obtain good exposure of the lateral femoral condyle, with straightforward access for subchondral reduction, without adding any significant morbidity.

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