The Collateral Ligaments and Posterolateral Corner: What Radiologists Should Know

Violeta Vasilevska Nikodinovska; Lana H. Gimber; Jolene C. Hardy; Mihra S. Taljanovic

doi:10.1055/s-0036-1579677

The Collateral Ligaments and Posterolateral Corner: What Radiologists Should Know

Violeta Vasilevska Nikodinovska, Lana H. Gimber, Jolene C. Hardy, Mihra S. Taljanovic

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Abstract

Ligamentous and tendinous structures of the posterolateral corner of the knee provide important static and dynamic stability to the knee joint and act in conjunction with anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. Injuries of these structures are not uncommon. Failure to treat posterolateral corner injuries leads to posterolateral instability of the knee and subsequently poor outcome of cruciate ligament reconstructions. Currently, MRI is the diagnostic modality of choice in the evaluation of posterolateral corner injuries of the knee. We review normal MR imaging anatomy of the complex anatomical structures of the posterolateral corner of the knee, their biomechanical function, injuries, and current treatment options.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	52-64
Number of pages	13
Journal	Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology
Volume	20
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1579677
State	Published - Feb 1 2016

Keywords

MR imaging
injury
knee
ligament
posterolateral corner

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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