The forgotten popliteus muscle. Its usefulness in correction of anteromedial rotatory instability of the knee. A preliminary report.
The popliteus muscle is an important factor in stability of the knee. Advancement of the popliteus muscle and tendon complex was useful for surgical correction of anterior and anteromedial instability in 8 cases.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D013178:Sports Medicine