Background: The function of the anterolateral capsule of the knee has not been clearly
defined. However, the contribution of this region of the capsule to knee stability in …

Background: Significant controversy exists regarding the anterolateral structures of the knee.
Purpose: To determine the layer-by-layer anatomic structure of the anterolateral complex of …

Purpose The anterolateral ligament, a structure that has been known for 130 years, has
again attracted the attention both of orthopaedic doctors and anatomists. Since its initial …

Background: The role of the anterolateral capsule in knee stability has recently been
advocated by studies reporting that a distinct ligament exists in this area. Defining the …

Background: Recent anatomic investigations of the lateral structures of the knee have
identified a new ligament, called the anterolateral ligament (ALL). To date, the anterolateral …

Background: Injury to the lateral capsular tissues of the knee may accompany rupture of the
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). A distinct lateral structure, the anterolateral ligament, has …

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however, an anterolateral ligament (ALL) was never seen in any of the examined species …

Many researchers have studied the structures of the anterolateral part of the knee. Several
researchers have investigated the existence of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) and its …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to verify and characterize the anatomical properties
of the anterolateral capsule, with the aim of establishing a more accurate anatomical …

Recent publications have generated renewed interest in the anatomy of the anterolateral
capsule. Knowledge of the biomechanical function of the anterolateral components is …