Imaging of the posterolateral corner of the knee.
The structures of the posterolateral corner of the knee are increasingly recognized as fulfilling an important role in maintaining knee stability. The posterolateral aspect of the knee is stabilized by a complex anatomy of osseous, myotendinous and ligamentous structures. Unrecognized injuries to this part of the knee are a cause of failure of cruciate ligament reconstruction. This review focuses on the anatomy and common injury patterns involving the posterolateral corner of the knee, with emphasis on magnetic resonance imaging.
Harish
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Department of Radiology, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, Middlesex, and the Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University College London, UK. harishsrinivasan@yahoo.com
O'Donnell
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Connell
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Saifuddin
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D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011859:Radiography; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D013710:Tendons / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging