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Imaging the morphological variability of the anterolateral ligament: is it possible? Review of the available literature

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The existence of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) has been questioned. It has recently attracted attention because of increased internal rotation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, which could relate to simultaneous anterolateral ligament rupture. The current literature reports a highly variable anatomy of this ligament, and the first classification system for it was published recently. One goal of this review is to compare the abilities of magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography to detect the exact course of the anterolateral ligament, its proximal and distal attachments being depicted differently by different researchers. The main goal is to establish if all morphological types of the ALL can be identified and distinguished using noninvasive methods.

Source: Folia Morphologica

DOI: 10.5603/fm.102603

Authors: Izabela Wasiak, Izabella Kaczmarczyk, Marta Pośnik, Nicol Zielinska, Janusz Moryś, Richard S. Tubbs, Łukasz Olewnik, Ilona Klejbor

Institutions: Medical University of Lodz, Pomeranian Medical University, Tulane University, Ochsner Health System, St. George's University, Mazovian University in Płock, Jan Kochanowski University

Language: English

Topic: Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7128024368

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