Shear wave elastography demonstrates different material properties between the medial collateral ligament and anterolateral ligament

Despite both being ligamentous structures, the medial collateral ligament and anterolateral ligament exhibited separate material properties during ultimate failure testing. The weaker material properties of the anterolateral ligament likely contribute to higher rates of concomitant injury with anterior cruciate ligament ruptures.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - November 24, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kenan Alzouhayli, Nathan D. Schilaty, Yi Wei, Alexander W. Hooke, Jacob L. Sellon, Nathaniel A. Bates Source Type: research