Knee A to Z

Posterior tibial slope exists when the top of the tibia slopes downward towards the back of the knee. A few degrees of posterior slope is normal. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

Postero-lateral is a compound 'positional' word - meaning behind and to the outer aspect.. It is derived from 'posterior' and 'lateral'.

The posterolateral corner is the region on the outer aspect of the knee, towards the back. The anatomy here is complex, and repair of any damage is the domain of only the expert surgeon. Page updated February 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

A posterolateral corner injury includes damage to structures at the back of the knee on the outer side. Page updated February 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

Posterolateral rotatory instability is a particular multi-ligament injury involving damage to the structures of the posterolateral corner at the back of the knee.

Postero-medial is a 'positional' word - meaning behind and to the inner aspect. It is derived from 'posterior' and 'medial'.

The posteromedial corner (PMC) is the region towards the back of the knee on the inner side. Page updated January 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

A pre-patellar bursa is a space between the tissues in front of the knee which is enclosed like an envelope and lined with lubricating cells.

Pre-patellar bursitis is inflammation in the pre-patellar bursa, appearing as a tense swelling in front of the kneecap and discreet from the kneecap bone itself.

PRICE is a mnemonic for remembering the rehabilitation regime of Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation