Figure 3From: Partial isolated rupture of the popliteus tendon in a professional soccer player: a case report View of the popliteus tendon (arrow) after its open exposure. With the knee flexed at 90 degrees, a vertical arthrotomy has been carried out anteriorly to the popliteus tendon. The capsula and the lateral collateral ligament are retracted by the hook. Note the presence of inflammatory tissue around the femoral insertion of popliteus tendon.Back to article page