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Review
. 2020 Sep;28(3):80-86.
doi: 10.1097/JSA.0000000000000279.

Knee Ligament Anatomy and Biomechanics

Jeffrey D Hassebrock  1 , Matthew T Gulbrandsen, Walker L Asprey, Justin L Makovicka, Anikar Chhabra
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Review

Knee Ligament Anatomy and Biomechanics

Jeffrey D Hassebrock et al. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

An understanding of knee ligament anatomy and biomechanics is foundational for physicians treating knee injuries, especially the more rare and morbid multiligamentous knee injuries. This chapter examines the roles that the cruciate and collateral anatomy and morphology play in their kinematics. Additionally, the biomechanics of the ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL are discussed as they have surgical and reconstructive implications.

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