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The Role of the Medial Collateral Ligament and Posteromedial Capsule in Controlling Knee Laxity

Robinson, James R., Bull, Anthony M. J., deW. Thomas, Rhidian R., Amis, Andrew A.·2006·The American Journal of Sports Medicine
DOI 10.1177/0363546506289433
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Background: The medial aspect of the knee has a complex capsular structure; the biomechanical roles of specific structures are not well understood. Hypothesis: The 3 strong stabilizing structures, the superficial and deep medial collateral ligaments and the posteromedial capsule, make distinct contributions to controlling tibiofemoral laxity. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: Changes in knee laxity under anterior-posterior drawer, valgus, and internal-external rotation loads were found by sequential cutting in 18 cadaveric knees. Three cutting sequences allowed the roles of the 3 structures to be seen in isolation and in combination. Some force contributions were also calculated. Results: The posteromedial capsule controlled valgus, internal rotation, and posterior drawer in extension, resisting 42% of a 150-N drawer force when the tibia was in internal rotation. The superficial collateral ligament controlled valgus at all angles and was dominant from 30° to 90° of flexion, plus internal rotation in flexion. The deep collateral ligament controlled tibial anterior drawer of the flexed and externally rotated knee and was a secondary restraint to valgus. Conclusion: Distinct roles in controlling tibiofemoral laxity have been found for these structures that vary according to knee flexion and tibial rotation. Clinical Relevance: The restraining functions demonstrated provide new information about knee stabilization, which may allow better evaluation of structural damage at the medial aspect of the knee.

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Authors
Robinson, J. R., Bull, A. M. J., deW. Thomas, R. R., & Amis, A. A.
Venue
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2006-11
Volume
34
Issue
11
Pages
1815-1823
ISSN
  • 0363-5465 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-3365
DOI
10.1177/0363546506289433
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321
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31
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journal article
Language
en
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Robinson, J. R., Bull, A. M. J., deW. Thomas, R. R., & Amis, A. A. (2006). The Role of the Medial Collateral Ligament and Posteromedial Capsule in Controlling Knee Laxity. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546506289433

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