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01-10-2015 | Knee
Anterolateral rotatory instability of the knee
Authors:
Daniel Guenther, Chad Griffith, Bryson Lesniak, Nicola Lopomo, Alberto Grassi, Stefano Zaffagnini, Freddie H. Fu, Volker Musahl
Published in:
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
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Issue 10/2015
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Abstract
Recent publications have generated renewed interest in the anatomy of the anterolateral capsule. Knowledge of the biomechanical function of the anterolateral components is lacking. Further research is required to evaluate the influence of the anterolateral capsule on rotatory laxity of the knee. The role of surgical procedures, such as an extra-articular tenodesis or lateral plasty, has to be defined based on quantification of the injury. This article seeks to summarize the current literature and discusses the role of the anterolateral capsule and reconstructive techniques in combined ligamentous knee trauma.
Level of evidence V.