Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction

Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction

The posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee includes 2 ligaments, the popliteal tendon and the knee capsule. These structures stabilize the knee against posterior or lateral forces. Injury to the PLC structures can occur during high-energy accidents. The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are commonly injured along with these structures. Several procedures can be used to stabilize the PLC. Your doctor may use a graft from your body or from a donor to reconstruct the posterolateral corner.

Affiliations
Chilton Medical Center Hackettstown  Medical Center Mountainside  Medical Center St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center Saint Barnabas Medical Center Morristown Medical Center Wayne Surgical Center Elite Surgical Center