ReviewKnee surgery & related research2022
An eponymous history of the anterolateral ligament complex of the knee.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- A simplified algorithm to work up graft re-rupture following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Disease (2013) · 2025Review
- Optimal Anterolateral Ligament Tibial Tunnel Orientation to Prevent ACL Tunnel Collision and Saphenous Nerve Injury.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction Shows Reduced Graft Failure Rates and Superior Residual Rotational Stability Regardless of Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction Graft: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Modified MacIntosh (Over-the-Top Iliotibial Band Autograft) Technique for Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Knotless All-Suture Anchor Fixation.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Proximally positioned femoral grafts decrease passive anterior tibial subluxation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a posterior trans-septal portal.International orthopaedics · 2024Article
- Combined Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction Results in Better Knee Stability and More Satisfactory Subjective Outcomes in Non-Athlete Patients Undergoing Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- A Systematic Review of Bone Bruise Patterns following Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: Insights into the Mechanism of Injury.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Digital measurement of anterolateral knee laxity using strain sensors.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2023Article
- Weight Is a Predictor of Delayed Operation Time in Primary Isolated Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.Biomedicines · 2023Article
- Localizing the position of the Segond fracture bed under CT measurements to determine the functional tibial insertion of an anterolateral ligament.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundRecent interest has surged in the anterolateral ligament (ALL) and complex (ALC) of the knee. Its existence and role in rotary stability of the knee, particularly in the setting of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, remains a contentious and controversial topic. UNDERSTANDING THE ALC: We must review our history and recognize the pioneers who pushed our understanding of the ALL forward before it was popularly recognized as a discrete structure. Additionally, given that many eponyms remain in common use related to the ALC, we must standardize our nomenclature to prevent misuse or misunderstanding of terms in the literature. In this review, modern understanding of the anterolateral ligament complex (ALC) is traced to 1829 by exploring eponymous terms first in anatomy and then in surgical technique. Understanding our history and terminology will allow us to better understand the ALC itself.
conclusionThis review aims to provide historical context, define terminology, and provide insight into the clinical relevance of the ALC.
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