Isolated lateral collateral ligament complex injury in rock climbing and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Skeletal Radiol. 2015 Aug;44(8):1175-9. doi: 10.1007/s00256-015-2108-6. Epub 2015 Feb 12.

Abstract

We report two occurrences of high-grade tears of the lateral collateral ligament complex (LCLC), consisting of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) and fibular collateral ligament (FCL). One injury occurred in a rock climber and the other in a martial artist. Increasing awareness of isolated injuries of the LCLC will allow for appropriate diagnosis and management. We review and discuss the anatomy of the LCLC, the unique mechanism of isolated injury, as well as physical and imaging examination findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Athletic Injuries / pathology*
  • Brazil
  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Martial Arts / injuries*
  • Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee / injuries*
  • Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee / pathology*