Higher success rate observed in reconstruction techniques of acute posterolateral corner knee injuries as compared to repair: an updated systematic review.

Purpose: There remains controversy regarding the optimal surgical treatment for acute complete (grade III) posterolateral corner (PLC) injuries. The purpose of this article is to systematically review the contemporary literature regarding surgical options and subsequent outcomes of acute grade III PLC injuries.

Methods: A systematic review was performed using the following search terms: posterolateral corner knee, posterolateral knee, posterolateral instability, multi-ligament knee, and knee dislocation.