Multiligament Knee Injuries.

J Bone Joint Surg Am · Jun 03 2026 · Review

Super JT, Chahla J, Geeslin AG, Moatshe G, LaPrade RF

Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, Minnesota

Sports Medicine

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONMultiligament knee injuries require thorough evaluation, early single-stage surgery when feasible, and detection of posterolateral corner and meniscal injuries to optimize outcomes.
Abstract, as published

➢ Multiligament knee injuries (MLKIs) encompass a heterogeneous spectrum of severe knee trauma, presenting ongoing challenges in their diagnosis, classification, management, and postoperative rehabilitation. This review synthesizes the current evidence with expert clinical perspectives to summarize key principles in evaluation and management. ➢ Thorough clinical examination, stress radiography, and magnetic resonance imaging can improve injury characterization and objective quantification of pathologic laxity to guide surgical planning. ➢ Contemporary reconstruction strategies emphasize the detection of posteromedial corner, posterolateral corner, and meniscal pathologies, while recognizing that appropriate management of these associated injuries protects cruciate reconstruction grafts. ➢ Treatment timing remains controversial, with increasing evidence and consensus for early, comprehensive single-stage surgery when feasible in selected patients. ➢ Modern approaches to MLKI management should prioritize restoration of anatomy, biomechanical stability, meticulous planning to avoid tunnel convergence, and rehabilitation strategies.

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