Keywords
Lemaire
Lesão do Ligamento Cruzado Anterior, Tratamento Cirúrgico, Tratamento Conservador, Estabilidade Articular, Complicações a Longo Prazo.
Atletas
Estabilidade Articular
Instabilidade do joelho
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Abstract
Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is the most common procedure performed in athletes, but it presents significant failure rates. The Lemaire technique, first described in 1967, is a complementary procedure aimed at reducing rotational instability and protecting the graft.
Objective: To analyze, through a systematic literature review, the outcomes of the modified Lemaire technique combined with ACL reconstruction in athletes.
Methods: A search was conducted in PubMed, SciELO, and Google Scholar databases, considering the last 15 years and studies in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. Clinical prospective or retrospective studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and case series with at least five athletes undergoing the Lemaire technique were included. Studies not addressing the technique were excluded.
Results: A total of 152 studies were identified, of which 13 met the inclusion criteria. The addition of the Lemaire technique to ACL reconstruction reduced graft failure rates from 8-10% to 2-5%, improved rotational stability (85-95% vs. 70-80%), and showed a low incidence of complications, mostly temporary.
Conclusion: The modified Lemaire technique associated with ACL reconstruction demonstrated significant clinical benefits, reducing graft failure and improving joint stability in athletes with minimal morbidity. Future randomized long-term studies are required to confirm these findings.
Keywords: Anterior Cruciate Ligament; Lemaire Technique; Athletes; Knee Stability; ACL Reconstruction
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