Table 3 Incidence of different PLC structures affected in relation to mechanism of trauma

LCL

24

 Partial tear

14

4

14

 Complete tear

1

3

4

 Avulsion

1

1

2

Popliteus

21

 Partial tear

14

3

17

 Complete tear

0

2

2

 Avulsion

1

1

2

Biceps femoris tendon

10

 Partial tear

7

1

 Complete tear

0

2

Popliteofibular ligament

6

2

8

Arcuate ligament

4

2

6

Lateral head of gastrocnemius muscle

3

2

5

Iliotibial band

2

2

4

Total

53

25