Dr. Kyle Borque
Orthopedic Surgeon
1 Podcast on BackTable
Dr. Kyle Borque is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon located in Houston, Texas.
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Episode # 101 • 19 May 2026
Lateral Knee Extra-Articular Tenodesis (LET)
It’s comeback season! What’s bringing lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) back to the landscape of ACL surgery? In this episode of BackTable Bone & Sports, Dr. Larry Balle joins sports orthopedic surgeon and knee specialist Dr. Kyle Borque to discuss the resurgence of lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) as an adjunct to ACL repair and reconstruction. They explore LET’s origins as a solution for rotation instability in the era of open ACL surgery, and examine how modern arthroscopic techniques, patient selection, and surgical evidence have driven LET’s renewed relevance in today's practice.
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About
Kyle Borque, MD, is a board-certified knee and shoulder sports medicine orthopedic surgeon ensuring patients receive the very best in orthopedic care in Houston and Sugar Land, Texas. He currently serves as a team orthopedist for the Houston Texans and a team physician for the USA soccer team. He previously served as a team physician for the New England Patriots.
He is a national leader in the treatment of injuries to the knee ligaments (including ACL), patella, meniscus, and cartilage, giving lectures worldwide and publishing peer-reviewed articles to educate other healthcare providers on the most up-to-date treatments. He is one of two surgeons in Texas to be a member of the prestigious ACL Study Group, which is comprised of the top 140 sports knee surgeons in the world.
His extensive experience working with professional athletes allows him to bring the highest level of care to his patients, no matter their activity level. Through minimally invasive, state-of-the-art treatment plans, Dr. Borque seeks to heal and restore functionality to athletes and weekend warriors alike.
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