The Involvement of the Anterolateral Ligament in Rotational Control of the Knee

Conclusion:
The ALL is involved in rotational control of the knee at varying degrees of knee flexion and during a simulated pivot shift. Concomitant to an ACL or ITB transection, sectioning the ALL further increased rotational laxity.

Clinical Relevance:
This laboratory study demonstrated that the ALL provides rotational control of the knee in combination with the ACL and/or ITB.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 1, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Sonnery-Cottet, B., Lutz, C., Daggett, M., Dalmay, F., Freychet, B., Niglis, L., Imbert, P. Tags: Anatomy, Biomechanics, ligament, Knee ligaments, ACL Source Type: research