Radiological anatomy and injuries of the condylar strap and Kaplan fibers associated with ACL pathology

Objectives: The study aimed to identify the Kaplan fiber (KF) complex, focusing on condylar strap (CS) which are straps lateral aspect of knee related iliotibital magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) knees performed for acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, measure distances insertion from joint line, and injuries these structures. Material Methods: Retrospective analysis 134 MRIs with ACL tear was performed. proximal distal KFs CS were identified at least one plane MRI. distance their femoral attachment line injury structures concomitant documented. Data using SPSS software. Results: in 97.2% 72% MRI knees. mean KF 59.1 mm, while that 42.4 mm. attached 35.6 mm line. complex present 34% cases tear. finding meniscal bone marrow edema a classic pivot shift impaction pattern had significant positive correlation injury. Conclusion: This radiological confirms existence There is association tears patients tears. Future biomechanical studies needed its contribution anterolateral stability.