Mark T. Banovetz, BS, Jacob A. Braaten, BA, Morgan D. Homan, DO, Jill K. Monson, PT , Nicholas I. Kennedy, MD, and Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD.
Investigation performed at Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, Minnesota, USA
Injuries to the fibular collateral ligament (FCL) seldom occur in isolation and may present with a concomitant injury to […]
Edward R. Floyd M.S., Gregory B. Carlson M.D., Jill Monson P.T., O.C.S., Robert F. LaPrade M.D., Ph.D
Injuries to the knee involving multiple ligaments occur in a variety of circumstances and require careful assessment and planning. A wide constellation of injuries can occur with causes sufficiently traumatic to produce bi-cruciate ligament deficiency, and this […]
Robert F. LaPrade, Edward R. Floyd, Gregory B. Carlson, Gilbert Moatshe, Jorge Chahla, Jill Monson
In this review, we examine the current understanding of posterolateral corner (PLC) injuries and treatment methods. We discuss the anatomy of the major structures of the PLC and the biomechanics of how these structures function together as a unit. The […]
Jorge Chahla, M.D., Ph.D., Editorial Board, Brady T. Williams, M.D., and Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D.
Historically described as the “dark side of the knee,” the posterolateral corner of the knee has been a significant focus of anatomic, biomechanical, and clinical outcomes research due to poor treatment outcomes for these injuries before improvements over the […]
Clinical outcomes pertaining to isolated lateral fabellectomy in the setting of fabella syndrome are limited to small case reports at this time.
To assess the most common presenting symptoms, clinical outcomes, and satisfaction after fabella excision in the setting of fabella syndrome.
Case series; Level of evidence, 4.
Consecutive patients with a minimum of 21-month follow-up […]
The posterolateral corner (PLC) was once considered the “dark side” of the knee, and it was not until recent times that consistent anatomic and biomechanical descriptions aided in improved outcomes. Several factors may have contributed to previous […]
Background: During multiple knee ligament reconstructions, the graft tensioning order may influence the final tibiofemoral orientation and corresponding knee kinematics. Nonanatomic tibiofemoral orientation may result in residual knee instability, altered joint loading, and an increased propensity for graft failure.
Purpose: To biomechanically evaluate the effect of different graft […]
Posterolateral corner injuries represent a complex injury pattern, with damage to important coronal and rotatory stabilizers of the knee. These lesions commonly occur in association with other ligament injuries, making decisions regarding treatment challenging. Grade III posterolateral corner injuries result in significant instability and have poor outcomes […]
The posterolateral corner of the knee was noted for both its complex anatomy and diagnostic challenges. This study breaks down the understanidng of the posterolateral knee into five primary areas: surgical approach and relevant anatomy, diagnosis, clinical relevant biomechanics, natural history, and surgical treatment.
The purpose of our study was to determine if sectioning the canine fibular collateral ligament, popliteus tendon, and popliteofibular ligament would result in residual posterolateral instability and produce measureable evidence of early-onset arthritis on ultra-high field MRI.
