Injuries to posterolateral corner of the knee: a comprehensive review from anatomy to surgical treatment

• Main Authors: Bernardo Crespo, Evan W. James, Leonardo Metsavaht, Robert F. LaPrade
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia 2015-08-01
• Series: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
• Subjects: Lesões do joelho; Articulação do joelho; Procedimentos de cirurgia reconstrutiva/métodos; Anatomia & histologia do joelho; Fenômeno biomecânico
• Online Access: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-36162015000400363&lng=en&tlng=en

ABSTRACT Although injuries to the posterolateral corner of the knee were previously considered to be a rare condition, they have been shown to be present in almost 16% of all knee injuries and are responsible for sustained instability and failure of concomitant reconstructions if not properly recognized. Although also once considered to be the "dark side of the knee", increased knowledge of the posterolateral corner anatomy and biomechanics has led to improved diagnostic ability with better understanding of physical and imaging examinations. The management of posterolateral corner injuries has also evolved and good outcomes have been reported after operative treatment following anatomical reconstruction principles.