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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Serra Cruz R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5021087 | biostudies-other | 2016 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Arthroscopy techniques 20160606 3
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 when treated nonoperatively. As a result, reconstruction is advocated. A thorough knowledge of the anatomy is essential for surgical treatme ...[more]