2023 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-What's New With the Corners: Posteromedial Corner: Exploring the Dark Side of the Knee

What's New With the Corners: Posteromedial Corner: Exploring the Dark Side of the Knee

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Travis Mack discusses the posterior medial corner of the knee, focusing on the anatomy and treatment of medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries. The superficial MCL is the primary stabilizer against valgus stress, while the deep MCL and posterior oblique ligament also contribute. Stress radiographs are essential for evaluating injury severity. Treatment varies: grade 1-2 MCL injuries often heal non-surgically, while grade 3 injuries, especially with ACL or PCL tears, may need surgery. Mack presents surgical techniques for acute and chronic cases, including MCL repair and Achilles allograft reconstruction, emphasizing individualized approaches due to limited consensus in complex knee injuries.

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Travis G. Maak, M.D.

Keywords

posterior medial corner knee

medial collateral ligament MCL

valgus stress stabilizer

stress radiographs evaluation

MCL injury treatment