Lateral collateral ligament

The lateral collateral ligament supports the knee joint on its outer aspect, ie the lateral side.

Collateral ligaments

 The lateral collateral ligament is also called the fibular collateral ligament because it has an attachment to the fibula bone.

 

The lateral collateral ligament & the posterolateral corner

The lateral collateral ligament, probably better called the fibular collateral ligament, is one of a number of structures comprising the important area of the knee called the posterolateral corner. 

Synonyms: 
LCL
fibular collateral ligament
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Multiligament instability of the knee

An overview of the types of multiligament instability seen in the knee.

Management of collateral ligament damage

Brief overview.

Assessment of the collateral ligaments

How the surgeon assesses the collateral ligaments.

Complex injury involving the collateral ligament

When several structures are damaged, decisions about the collateral ligament become more important.

Collateral ligament injury

How the collateral ligament is injured.

Anatomy of the collateral ligaments

With illustration.

Introduction to the collateral ligaments

Overview with illustration.

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CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Anatomic Fibular Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. Moatshe G, Dean CS, Chahla J, Cruz RS and LaPrade RF. Arthrosc Tech. 2016 Apr; 5(2): e309–e314.

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