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MRI of PCL, Posteromedial, and Posterolateral Corner Injuries of the Knee
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MRI of PCL, Posteromedial, and Posterolateral Corner Injuries of the Knee

W. James Malone, Satre Stuelke, Robert R. Snowden and Joel S. Salesky
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, pp.75-85
Springer International Publishing
2015

Abstract

Knee ligament injury Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging (MRI) Medial collateral ligament (MCL) Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) Posterolateral corner Posteromedial corner Radiology
This chapter reviews radiologic imaging of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and coexistent injuries, primarily focusing on the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Examples of normal ligamentous anatomy and injury are provided for comparison. The injuries are reviewed by compartment, with the goal of providing the orthopedic surgeon with pertinent information so that a comprehensive surgical plan can be determined prior to repair and/or reconstruction.

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