There is a high incidence of concomitant Anterolateral complex injuries in combination with ACL ruptures, with Kaplan Fibre (and therefore the deep capsulo-osseous layer of the iliotibial band) being the most commonly injured structure. Anterolateral ligament injuries occur much less frequently. These findings reinforce the importance of considering the presence of, and if necessary, treating injuries to structures other than the ACL, as a truly isolated ACL injury is rare.
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