J Orthop Surg Res 2022 Mar 28;17(1):185. Epub 2022 Mar 28.
Department of Orthopeadics, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 365 Renmin East Road, Jinhua City, 321000, Zhejiang Province, China.
Background: The posterolateral complex (PLC), which consists of the popliteus tendon (PT), lateral collateral ligament (LCL), and popliteofibular ligament (PFL), is an indispensable structure of the knee joint. The aim of this study was to explore the functionality of the PLC by determining the specific role of each component in maintaining posterolateral knee stability.
Methods: A finite element (FE) model was generated based on previous material property data and magnetic resonance imaging of a volunteer's knee joint. Read More