Ligament on lateral (outer) side of knee
Expansion
Lateral Collateral Ligament
Purpose
Assess for tear or posterolateral corner injury
Clinical Context
Lateral collateral ligament with popliteus and popliteofibular ligament form posterolateral corner. Posterolateral corner injury causes rotatory instability and functional impairment.
Related Terms
- Medial collateral ligament
- Posterolateral corner
Key Points
- Lateral collateral ligament tear less common; posterolateral corner injury more functionally significant