This activity for healthcare professionals delves into the intricate aspects of lateral collateral ligament (LCL) knee injuries, thoroughly exploring their anatomy, evaluation, and treatment modalities. As a crucial knee joint stabilizer, the LCL’s role in preventing excess varus stress and posterolateral rotation is pivotal. The course begins with an in-depth anatomical examination detailing the LCL’s origin on the lateral femoral epicondyle and its insertion on the fibular head. Participants gain insights into the LCL’s unique characteristics, distinguishing it from the medial collateral ligament, focusing on its cord-like structure and absence of meniscal or joint capsule attachment.Moving beyond anatomy, this activity explores the LCL’s biomechanics, elucidating the ligament’s primary role in stabilizing varus stress across various knee flexion angles. Participants also gain a nuanced understanding of the LCL’s contribution to posterolateral stability and restraint of external tibial and knee rotation. This activity equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge necessary to evaluate and manage LCL knee injuries effectively. The interdisciplinary nature of care is emphasized, highlighting the collaborative efforts of an interprofessional team in optimizing patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/23933
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Rheumatology, Rheumatology, Soft Tissue & Bone, Sports Medicine, Surgery of the Spine