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J Knee Surg 2011; 24(3): 151-158
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1284727
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The Posterolateral Corner: Surgical Approach and Technique Overview

CPT Jonathan F. Dickens1 , CPT Kelly Kilcoyne1 , CPT Matthew Kluk1 , CDR John-Paul Rue2
  • 1Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
  • 2Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
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Publikationsdatum:
03. August 2011 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Injuries to the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee can lead to profound knee instability, especially when combined with anterior cruciate or posterior cruciate ligament injury. With increased recognition of this injury, as well as improved understanding of the pathoanatomy, surgical treatment of these injuries has evolved in favor of acute treatment including reconstructive techniques to minimize recurrent laxity and allow for early rehabilitation. This article describes the approach to the PLC and the technique for figure of 8 reconstruction.

KEYWORDS

Posterolateral corner instability - posterolateral corner reconstruction

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CPT Jonathan F DickensM.D. 

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889

eMail: jon.f.dickens@gmail.com