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Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care 2005; 13(2): 98-104
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-836331
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© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Injuries and Treatment Strategies of Posterolateral Instability of the Knee

T. Nau1 , Y. Chevalier1 , V. Vécsei1
  • 1University of Vienna Medical School, Trauma Center, Vienna, Austria
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31 May 2005 (online)

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Abstract

Posterolateral instability of the knee may result in significant functional disability. Isolated injury is rare; rather, this condition more often occurs in combination with associated ligament ruptures. During the last few years, numerous anatomical and biomechanical studies have contributed to a better understanding of this anatomical region. A number of therapeutic procedures, for acute as well as for chronic injuries have been reported; however, long-term functional results indicate that they have been only moderately successful. This article reviews current knowledge of the anatomy, biomechanics, injuries, and therapeutic strategies of this challenging region of the knee.

Key words

Posterolateral corner - knee ligament reconstruction

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Dr. T Nau

University of Vienna Medical School · Trauma Center

Währinger Gürtel 18-20

1090 Vienna

Austria

Phone: +43/1/4 04 00 59 02

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Email: thnau@hotmail.com