MRI of the posterolateral corner injury: a concise review.
The posterolateral corner of the knee represents a complicated area of anatomy and function. Failure to recognize injury to the posterolateral structures in the acute setting can result in long-term disability. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a noninvasive evaluation of such structures. A systematic and simplified approach to the MRI evaluation of posterolateral corner injury can aid in diagnosis and subsequent surgical consideration.
Pacholke
David A
DA
Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA. dpacholke@yahoo.com
Helms
Clyde A
CA
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*