<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Although the anterolateral ligament (ALL) was described a long time ago, recent research shows a lot of interest regarding this structure. There is a high variability concerning its anatomy, especially its capsular/extracapsular situation and insertion sites. There is also some controversy about its ligamentous structure. It seems that it has a biomechanical role in restricting anterior tibial translation and internal rotation. The ALL complex seems to have a clinical significance, and a relationship with the pivot shift has been described. Although there are promising results recently, the surgical techniques of ALL reconstruction, in addition to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, have to be further investigated. A precise indication algorithm and patient selection criteria need to be established.</p></abstract>

Although the anterolateral ligament (ALL) was described a long time ago, recent research shows a lot of interest regarding this structure. There is a high variability concerning its anatomy, especially its capsular/extracapsular situation and insertion sites. There is also some controversy about its ligamentous structure. It seems that it has a biomechanical role in restricting anterior tibial translation and internal rotation. The ALL complex seems to have a clinical significance, and a relationship with the pivot shift has been described. Although there are promising results recently, the surgical techniques of ALL reconstruction, in addition to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, have to be further investigated. A precise indication algorithm and patient selection criteria need to be established.

Anterolateral Ligament (ALL) — Myth or Reality?

“Victor Papillan” Faculty of Medicine

“Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy

“Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy

“Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine

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Although the anterolateral ligament (ALL) was described a long time ago, recent research shows a lot of interest regarding this structure. There is a high...

Anterolateral Ligament (ALL) — Myth or Reality?

Publié en ligne: 13 mars 2018

Pages: 12 - 16

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jim-2017-0038

Mots clés
anterolateral ligament (ALL), anterolateral complex, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), ACL reconstruction

© 2017 Mihai Roman et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Anterolateral Ligament (ALL) — Myth or Reality?

Publié en ligne: 13 mars 2018

Pages: 12 - 16

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jim-2017-0038

Mots clésanterolateral ligament (ALL), anterolateral complex, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), ACL reconstruction

© 2017 Mihai Roman et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Mots clés
anterolateral ligament (ALL), anterolateral complex, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), ACL reconstruction