The posterolateral joint capsule of the knee reinforces the posterolateral corner, forming the capsular background against which the FCL, popliteofibular ligament, and arcuate ligament complex are attached.
Provides the posterolateral capsular joint containment, contributes to the posterolateral corner stability complex, and is assessed in complete posterolateral corner injury evaluation.
The posterolateral capsule is assessed in Grade III PLC injuries as an additional structure requiring repair. Its disruption allows posterior and external rotation laxity that compounds the isolated FCL and popliteofibular ligament tears.
Posterolateral capsular plication combined with FCL and popliteofibular ligament reconstruction in complete PLC injuries, addressing all components of the lateral stability complex.
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