08/15/2025
While lateral extra-articular procedures (LEAPs) have long been the topic of discussion in the surgery world, two new international consensus statements provide clarity. Developed during a daylong meeting in November 2024, these publications outline agreed-upon best practices for how, when, and why to incorporate LEAPs into ACL procedures, allowing surgeons to make informed decisions and prioritize patient outcomes in treating these injuries.
Study Authors: Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet, MD; Alessandro Carrozzo, MD; Adnan Saithna, MD; Edoardo Monaco, MD; Thais Dutra Vieira, MD; Volker Musahl, MD; Alan Getgood, MD; Camilo Partezani Helito, MD