Anatomical features and significance of the anterolateral ligament of the knee

ConclusionThe best site for a bone tunnel is the region on the lateral epicondyle of the femur, lying posterior and proximal to the origin of the lateral collateral ligament. The identified anatomical pattern in the course of the lateral inferior genicular vessels will help to spare these important blood suppliers in the course of a reconstructive surgery of the anterolateral knee joint region.

Source: International Orthopaedics - July 3, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research