Resumen La provincia de Salta se caracteriza por su amplia diversidad productiva en materia económica. En el sector agrícola se destaca la producción de tabaco y de azúcar. Ambas producciones se desarrollan en contextos geográficos disímiles, con una fuerte presencia de comunidades rurales que basan su subsistencia en la producción agrícola y el trabajo rural familiar. En este contexto muchos niños y jóvenes, se ven ante la necesidad de dividir su tiempo y actividades entre la escuela y el trabajo familiar. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la incidencia del trabajo infantil rural en las trayectorias escolares de los niños, niñas y adolescentes (en adelante NNA) de la provincia de Salta, en el noroeste de la República Argentina, desde la perspectiva de los derechos humanos, y visibilizar la tensión entre las normas protectorias y las prácticas habituales. La hipótesis de investigación presume que el trabajo infantil rural afectaría de un modo negativo la trayectoria escolar de los NNA en el nivel primario, su derecho a la educación de calidad, al desarrollo y a la igualdad de oportunidades. En este sentido la metodología aplicada analiza el derecho de acceso a la educación vinculado a los factores de licencia social y a las posibles causas de naturalización del trabajo infantil en contextos rurales, los valles centrales de Salta, a partir de fuentes documentales, con base en estadísticas de la OIT, UNESCO y el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de la Nación.

Abstract The province of Salta is characterized by its wide production diversity in economic matters. In the agricultural sector, it is highlighted the production of tobacco and sugar. Both productions are developed in disparate geographical contexts, with a strong presence in rural communities that based their subsistence on the agricultural production and rural family work. In this context a lot of children and young people, are faced with the need to divide their time and activities between school and family work. This article aims to analyze the impact of rural child labor in school careers of children and adolescents (hereinafter NNA) of the province of Salta, in northwestern Argentina, from the perspective of human rights and visualize the tension between the protective standards and standard practices. The research hypothesis presumes that the rural child labor affect in a negative way the school career of children and adolescents at the primary level, their right to quality education, development and equal opportunities. In this sense, the methodology used analyzes the right of access to education linked to factors of social license and possible causes of naturalization of child labor in rural contexts, the central valleys of Salta, from documentary sources, based on statistics OIT, UNESCO and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of the Nation.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar o nível de concordância em diagnóstico de lesão de joelho entre médicos ortopedistas com experiência clínica em tratamento do joelho. Método: Um questionário on-line foi usado para analisar a capacidade de o ortopedista cirurgião de joelho diagnosticar lesões intra-articulares de joelho por meio da RM, assim como a importância dada a esse exame em sua prática clínica e a concordância entre os diagnósticos e o laudo do radiologista. Resultados: Os participantes do estudo consideraram a RM um instrumento importante para esclarecer diagnósticos inconclusivos e para planejamento cirúrgico. O nível de concordância entre os cirurgiões de joelho e o radiologista foi considerado muito leve para ligamento cruzado posterior, ligamentos colaterais e lesões condrais e foi considerado leve para as lesões do ligamento cruzado anterior e do menisco. Conclusão: O diagnóstico de lesão intra-articular de joelho deve ser baseado na anamnese, no exame físico e nos exames radiológicos (RM), objetivando a abordagem completa do paciente. Nível de Evidência III; Estudo clínico.

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the level of agreement in diagnosing knee injury among orthopedists with clinical experience in knee treatment. Method: An online questionnaire was used to analyze the ability of orthopedic knee surgeons to diagnose intra-articular knee injuries using MRI, the importance given to this test in their clinical practice, and the agreement between these diagnoses and the radiology report. Results: The study participants considered MRI an important tool for clarifying inconclusive diagnoses and surgical planning. The level of agreement between the surgeons and the radiologist was considered to be very slight for posterior cruciate ligament injuries, collateral ligament injuries, and chondral injuries, and was considered slight for anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injuries. Conclusion: A diagnosis of intra-articular knee injury must be based on the patient history, physical examination, and radiological imaging (MRI) in order to provide a complete approach to the patient. Level of Evidence III; Clinical study.

This paper studies the way in which the novel Maldita yo entre las mujeres (1991) appropriates deconstructively the principles and functions of national Latin American novels in order to produce a critical effect on the consolidation of the colonial rule in this geopolitical space, and to emphasize the painful character of the mestizo experience. Thus, rather than a representation of the mestizo subject as part of a romance serving as an allegory of a conciliatory relationship among social or ethnic groups in conflict, an exercise of epistemic violence and identity disciplining - whose response is the practice of a resistance strategy at colonial power of her part - is articulated around this subject, personified as the Quintrala, a mestizo-witch woman.

En el presente trabajo estudio el modo en que la novela Maldita yo entre las mujeres (1991) se apropia deconstructivamente de los principios y funciones de las novelas nacionales de América Latina, a fin de producir un efecto crítico en lo que respecta a la consolidación del régimen colonial en este espacio geopolítico y enfatizar en el carácter doloroso y desgarrado de la experiencia mestiza. De este modo, en lugar de que el sujeto mestizo sea representado en la novela como parte de un romance que sirva de alegoría de un vínculo conciliatorio entre grupos sociales o étnicos en pugna; se articularía en torno a este sujeto, personificado en la Quintrala, mujer-mestiza-bruja, un ejercicio de violencia epistémica y de disciplinamiento identitario, que obtiene como respuesta de su parte la práctica de una estrategia de resistencia al poder colonial.

Since 2006, secondary education is mandatory in Argentina. This caused structural and relevant measures that from a pedagogical perspective strategically incorporated new technologies as tools to improve educational administration. However, this process presents difficulties in rural zones. Before this situation, we carried out a description interpretative study in Salta-border province in the north of Argentina-on a unique experience in rural secondary education intervened by information and communications technologies (ITC). The objective of the study was to acknowledge, from the perspectives of the instructors, the proposal's state of development, the difficulties presented and its potential. We carried out a qualitative investigation, interviews and documentary analysis that enabled giving meaning to and problematizing, from a critical perspective, the impact of this strategy. This work highlights the emerging meanings that evidence ethical and pedagogical tensions revealed in the implementation of the project, its formal advances and the continuity of historical socio-educational deferrals.

Desde 2006, la educación secundaria es obligatoria en Argentina. Esto accionó medidas estructurales y coyunturales que incorporan de manera estratégica las nuevas tecnologías desde lo pedagógico como herramientas para mejorar la gestión educativa. No obstante, este proceso presenta dificultades en las zonas rurales. Ante este escenario, realizamos una investigación descriptiva interpretativa en Salta -provincia fronteriza del norte argentino- sobre una experiencia original de educación secundaria rural mediada por tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC). El objetivo del estudio fue reconocer, desde las voces de los docentes, el estado de desarrollo de la propuesta, las dificultades que presenta y sus potencialidades. Realizamos un trabajo de indagación cualitativa, entrevistas y análisis documental que permitió significar y problematizar, desde una concepción crítica, el impacto de esta estrategia. En el trabajo resaltamos los sentidos emergentes que dan cuenta de tensiones éticas y pedagógicas que se revelan en la puesta en marcha del proyecto, sus avances formales y la continuidad de postergaciones socioeducativas históricas.

This piece of work intends to knowing and understanding pedagogical development in primary schools in Salta by late 1950’s and early 1960’s, connected to its cooperation to the foundation of new experiences in the area. A unique experience taking place in urban public school is borne in mind. In this case, it is “Maestra Jacoba Saravia” experimental school, beginning near the end of the 50’s in Salta City, and created by The Psychological and Educational Sciences Institute in Tucuman’s National University with a view to experimenting and investigating Teaching and Learning in school children. Its development by team work methodology as well as the experimentation in script letter, show not only a clear influence of the so called “New School”, but mainly the pedagogical contributions from French Roger Cousinet and Robert Dottrens to the times’ pedagogy. This experimental school eventually became an innovation icon and reference to Salta’s education, being often subject to critique; however having great influence in the local teacher formation.

Este trabajo se propone conocer y comprender el desarrollo pedagogico en escuelas primarias de la provincia de Salta a finales de 1950 y comienzos de 1960 en relacion a sus aportes a la configuracion de nuevas experiencias en la region. Se pone en consideracion una experiencia atipica llevada a cabo en una escuela publica urbana. Se trata de la escuela experimental “Maestra Jacoba Saravia” que comenzo a funcionar hacia finales de los anos ‘50 en la ciudad capital, por iniciativa del Instituto de Psicologia y Ciencias de la Educacion de la Universidad Nacional de Tucuman, como un espacio para la experimentacion e investigacion en torno a la ensenanza y al aprendizaje de ninos en edad escolar. El desarrollo mediante el metodo de trabajo en equipo, y la experimentacion en el uso de la Letra Script, son claras influencias de la denominada “Escuela Nueva”, y fundamentalmente de los aportes de los pedagogos franceses Roger Cousinet y Robert Dottrens, en la pedagogia de la epoca. Esta escuela experimental, con el paso del tiempo, se convirtio en un hito de innovacion para la educacion saltena, siendo objeto de no pocas criticas, no obstante tuvo gran influencia en la formacion docente local.

In Argentina with the sanction of the National Education Law No. 26,206 in 2006, the provinces had to modify its law courts. Salta Province beginning in October 2008, the modification of the regulatory framework with the enactment of provincial law No. 7,546.In this context, one of the most controversial aspects of the new law, implied ratification of religious education in schools Salta. Provincial education law holds religious teaching public elementary schools since the late 70's. While national education law holds educational secularism, Salta stands aside, continuing installed practices throughout its history in education. Our paper examines this debate on religion and secularism, through the vision of the mainstream media Salta, and how these media reflected the different positions, and at the heart of Catholic religious education discussion. Sources such as The Tribune, El Nuevo Diario, El intransigente.com, Informatesalta.com.ar, Salta free, and the selection of these daily notes in the version on line, allow us to think the role of the media at the crossing point of interest in education.

En Argentina con la sanción de la Ley Nacional de Educación N° 26.206 en el año 2006, las provincias tuvieron que modificar su legislación jurisdiccional. La provincia de Salta inicio en Octubre de 2008, la modificación del marco normativo con la sanción de la ley provincial N° 7.546. En este marco, uno de los aspectos más controvertidos de la nueva ley, implicaba la ratificación de la enseñanza religiosa en las escuelas salteñas. La ley de educación provincial sostiene la enseña religiosa en escuelas primarias públicas desde finales de la década del 70. Si bien la ley de educación nacional sostiene la laicidad educativa, Salta se mantiene al margen, continuando prácticas instaladas a lo largo de su historia en materia educativa. Nuestro trabajo analiza este debate, sobre religión y laicidad, a través de la visión de los principales medios de comunicación salteña, y como estos medios reflejaron los distintos posicionamientos, poniendo en el centro del debate la educación religiosa católica. Fuentes como El Tribuno, El Nuevo Diario, El intransigente.com, Informatesalta.com.ar, Salta libre, y la selección de notas de estos diarios en su versión on line, permiten pensar el rol de los medios al señalar el cruce de intereses en materia educativa.

Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia do uso do ácido hialurônico no pós-operatório de artroscopia de joelho Métodos: Foram avaliados 49 pacientes submetidos ao procedimento artroscópico associado ao uso do ácido hialurônico intra-articular (Grupo I) e 49 pacientes submetidos ao procedimento artroscópico sem uso do ácido hialurônico (Grupo II). Os pacientes foram avaliados com base na Escala Visual Analógica de dor (EVA), analgesia domiciliar, amplitude do movimento do joelho com goniômetro e no questionário Lysholm. Resultados: Não ocorreram efeitos adversos significativos em nenhum dos dois grupos. Conclusão: O uso do ácido hialurônico no pós-operatório de artroscopia de joelho é justificado por levar a uma diminuição da dor na fase inicial e possibilitar uma recuperação mais rápida do paciente.

Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of hyaluronic acid in the post-operative of knee arthroscopy. Methods: we have evaluated 49 patients undergoing arthroscopic procedure with the use of intra-articular hyaluronic acid (Group 1) and 49 patients undergoing arthroscopic procedure without the use of hyaluronic acid (Group 2). Patients were evaluated based on the Visual Analogue Scale, household analgesia, assessment of the Range of Motion with a goniometer, and the Lysholm questionnaire. Results: there were no substantial adverse effects on either group. Conclusion: the use of hyaluronic acid in the post-operative of knee arthroscopy is justified due/because it leads to a decrease in pain in the early stage, enabling faster recovery of the patient.

The constant increase in inclusion policies, spread by national educational systems through the last decades, involved mainly the primary levels in education seeking to raise the retention and continuance rates. The ideal students' courses could be measured in terms of beginning as well as completion of each level, gradually the design and development of actions for the superior level followed that logic. Inclusion, then, became a whole concept intended to improve aspects of quality, encouraging retention and continuance. Currently, inclusion and quality demand a look at the type of experience offered to the students, recognizing new forms of exclusion within the system. Our work presents an analysis of the inclusion policies in teacher training, focusing on students' cultural courses, considering them to be an essential element for the understanding of the effective fulfillment of these policies. This article is based on data obtained from research sponsored by INFoD and Salta´s Education Ministry for investigation in Teacher Training Institutes. The survey gathers information from five institutions in Salta city and also the interior of the province, from a bibliographic and documentary analysis, thorough interviews and questionnaires applied with a qualitative -quantitative logic, with the view to describing and problem posing the focus over students' cultural courses at higher levels.

El aumento progresivo de políticas de inclusión, desplegadas por los sistemas educativos nacionales en las últimas décadas, contemplaron principalmente a los niveles elementales de educación buscando elevar los índices de retención y permanencia. La trayectoria ideal de los alumnos, podía medirse en términos de inicio y culminación de cada nivel; paulatinamente el diseño y desarrollo de acciones para el nivel superior siguieron esta lógica. La inclusión se transformó en un concepto, que intentó mejorar aspectos de la calidad, promoviendo la retención y la permanencia. Actualmente inclusión y calidad exigen mirar también el tipo de experiencia que se ofrece a los alumnos, reconociendo nuevas formas de exclusión, aun estando en el sistema. Nuestro trabajo presenta un análisis de las políticas de inclusión en la formación docente, centrando la mirada en las trayectorias culturales de los sujetos, entendiendo que es un elemento fundamental para la comprensión del logro efectivo o no de las políticas de inclusión educativa. Este artículo se basa en datos obtenidos en el marco de investigaciones financiados por el INFoD y el Ministerio de Educación de la provincia de Salta para la investigación en Institutos de Formación Docente. La indagación recopila información de cinco instituciones de capital e interior de la provincia, a partir del análisis bibliográfico y documental, entrevistas en profundidad y aplicación de cuestionarios desde una lógica cuanti-cualitativa, con la finalidad de describir y problematizar la atención a las trayectorias culturales de los alumnos en los Institutos de Nivel Superior.

Although, rural education in Argentina had its first records in the XIX century, it had its main development in the first half of the XX century. In its different modalities, this type of education was imparted in secondary school as well as superior school, changing in a modality with particular characteristics within the educational system and showing different tones and orientations in its different stages of increase. The following article is a closeness to the evolution of the technical education in the rural ambit in our country, particularly in the period 1910-1960, going through its events and fixing its development during the "peronismo".

La educación agropecuaria en Argentina, si bien tiene sus primeros antecedentes en el siglo XIX, va a tener su mayor desarrollo en la primera mitad del XX. En sus distintas modalidades, este tipo de educación fue impartida tanto en el nivel secundario, como el superior, transformándose en una modalidad con características particulares dentro del sistema educativo, y mostrando diferentes matices y orientaciones en sus distintas etapas de crecimiento. El siguiente artículo es un acercamiento a la evolución de la educación de tipo técnica en el ámbito rural en nuestro país, particularmente en el período 1910-1960, recorriendo sus antecedentes, y puntualizando su desarrollo durante el peronismo.

OBJETIVO: Comparar prospectivamente as fixações transversas (Cross-PinTM) com as extracorticais (EZLocTM) no fêmur nas reconstruções cirúrgicas do ligamento cruzado anterior sob o ponto de vista clínico, biomecânico e funcional. MÉTODOS: Entre abril de 2007 e novembro de 2009, 50 pacientes com lesões do ligamento cruzado anterior, agudas e crônicas, foram submetidos à reconstrução por abordagem artroscópica utilizando os tendões flexores homólogos (grácil e semitendíneo). A randomização do método de fixação femoral ocorreu por meio de sorteio no momento da cirurgia. Excluímos os pacientes portadores de lesões ligamentares múltiplas, fraturas, cirurgias prévias, doenças autoimunes e comprometimento do membro contralateral. Foram utilizadas as escalas de Lysholm, o questionário qualidade de vida SF-36 e o artrômetro KT-1000TM. RESULTADOS: Após 18,1 meses, em média, não foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos quanto utilizadas as escalas de Lysholm e as medidas do KT-1000TM. Quanto aos resultados do SF-36, observamos diferença significante com superioridade da fixação transversa considerando a dor e a vitalidade. CONCLUSÃO: As duas técnicas mostraram ser eficientes na fixação transfemoral com tendões flexores, porém quase sem nenhuma diferença estatística significante. Entendemos que novos estudos serão necessários para melhor entendimento dessas diferenças.

OBJECTIVE: This study had the objective of prospectively comparing transverse fixation (Cross-PinTM) with extracortical fixation (EZLocTM) for the femur, in surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament, from a clinical, biomechanical and functional point of view. METHODS: Between April 2007 and November 2009, 50 patients with acute or chronic anterior cruciate ligament injuries underwent arthroscopic reconstruction using the homologous flexor tendons (gracilis and semitendinosus). Randomization of the femoral fixation method was done by means of a draw at the time of the procedure. Patients were excluded if they presented multiple ligament lesions, fractures, previous surgery, autoimmune disease and impairment of the contralateral knee. The Lysholm scale, SF36 quality-of-life questionnaire and KT1000TM arthrometer were used. RESULTS: After a mean follow-up of 18.1 months, there were no statistically significant differences between the groups regarding the Lysholm scale and KT1000TM measurements. However, the SF36 questionnaire showed a statistical difference such that transverse fixation was superior regarding pain and vitality. CONCLUSION: Both techniques were shown to be efficient for transfemoral fixation, but with almost no statistically significant difference between them. We believe that new studies will be necessary for better understanding of these differences.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a relação entre o comprimento e largura do ligamento patelofemoral lateral (LPFL) e a largura da faceta articular patelar lateral (FAPL) em cadáveres. A instabilidade patelofemoral está intimamente relacionada com a morfologia patelar e com a tensão das estruturas retinaculares laterais. Estudos evidenciam que quanto mais larga a faceta patelar lateral e quanto mais tenso o retináculo lateral, maior a propensão do desenvolvimento de uma enfermidade na articulação patelofemoral. MÉTODOS: Foram dissecados 20 joelhos em 20 cadáveres. Identificamos as peças quanto ao gênero, idade, lado dissecado, comprimento e largura do LPFL e a largura da FAPL. Foi utilizado o nível de significância estatística de 5% (0,050) e a aplicação da análise de correlação de Spearman. RESULTADOS: O LPFL apresentou em média 16,05 milímetros de largura (desvio-padrão 2,48) e 42,10 milímetros de comprimento (desvio-padrão 8,84). A largura da FAPL variou de 23 a 37 milímetros (média 28,1). A relação entre a largura da FAPL e a largura do LPFL é estatisticamente não-significante (p=0,271), enquanto que a relação entre a largura FAPL e o comprimento do LPFL é estatisticamente significante (p=0,009). CONCLUSÃO: O comprimento do LPFL e a largura FAPL apresentam valores inversamente proporcionais.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study, with cadavers, is to evaluate the relationship between the width and length of the lateral patellofemoral ligament (LPFL) and the size of the lateral patellar articulate facet (LPAF). Patellofemoral instability is closely related to patellar morphology and the lateral retinacular layers. Studies evidence that the wider the lateral patellar facet and the more strained the lateral retinacule, the greater the tendency for development of pathology in the patellofemoral joint. METHODS: 20 knees were dissected in 20 cadavers. The parts were identified according to gender, age, dissected side, length and width of LPFL and width of LPAF. In order to carry out the statistical analysis we adopted the significance level of 5% (0.050) and also used Spearman's Coefficient of Rank Correlation. RESULTS: The LPFL presented a mean width of 16.05 millimeters (standard deviation 2.48) and 42.10 millimeters of length (standard deviation 8.84). The width of the LPAF varied from 23 to 37 millimeters (mean 28.1). It was observed that the relationship between the LPAF and LPFL widths is not statistically significant (p=0.271), whereas the relationship between the LPAF width and the LPFL length is statistically significant (p=0.009). CONCLUSION: The shorter the LPFL the greater the width of the LPAF.

A suitable fow-injection method for the analysis of commercial solutions of hydrogen peroxide is described. A Nafon-coated glassy carbon electrode, modifed by deposition of copper hexacyanoferrate (CuCHF), is employed as an amperometric sensor. The method allows the analysis of 45 samples per hour, with peroxide concentrations in the range of 1.25 -10.0 mM, with relative standard deviations smaller than 1%.

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Patellar tendinopathy is a common condition in sports. It may occur at any location of the patellar tendon, but the most commonly affected area is the inferior pole of the patella. Among various diagnostic tests, the one most used is palpation of the inferior pole of the patella. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of pain complaints among individuals with pathological knee conditions and to evaluate palpation of the inferior pole of the patella as a diagnostic test for patellar tendinopathy. METHODS: Palpation of the patellar tendon was performed on 318 individuals who presented with knee-related complaints. Palpation was performed with the individual in the supine position and the knee extended. The age, gender, physical activity and labor activity of each individual were recorded at the time the symptoms appeared; the diagnosis was also recorded. RESULTS: Of the total number of individuals evaluated, 124 (39%) felt pain on palpation of the inferior pole of the patella. Of these, only 40 (32.3%) received a diagnosis of patellar tendinopathy. We did not observe any difference with respect to gender and age distribution. When evaluating daily physical activity levels, however, we observed that individuals with pain on palpation of the inferior pole of the patella experienced more intense physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Palpation of the inferior pole of the patella is a diagnostic procedure with high sensitivity and moderate specificity for diagnosing patellar tendinopathy, especially among individuals who perform activities with high functional demands.

OBJETIVOS: Descrever o ligamento patelofemoral lateral (LPFL) por meio de dissecação anatômica de joelhos de cadáveres frescos. Na literatura existe particular interesse pelo LPFL. Essa especial atenção é dada pela sua importância anatômica, biomecânica e pela necessidade da sua reconstrução nos casos de instabilidade medial da patela. MÉTODOS: O LPFL foi estudado em 20 joelhos de 20 cadáveres frescos por meio de dissecações anatômicas. As dissecações foram padronizadas e os dados anotados enviados para análise estatística. RESULTADOS: O LPFL apresentou em média 16,05mm de largura (desvio-padrão: 2,48), 42,10mm de comprimento (desvio-padrão: 8,84). Sua inserção femoral mostrou-se no epicôndilo femoral lateral e com expansão em forma de leque das suas fibras, predominantemente na região posterior e proximal ao epicôndilo lateral. Na patela a inserção encontrada foi na região súpero-lateral (na metade do terço superior no plano coronal), também com expansão das fibras, mas com menor intensidade. No plano sagital, o ligamento situava-se na metade posterior da borda da patela. O LPFL foi isolado na segunda camada retinacular lateral, o retináculo transverso profundo. CONCLUSÃO: O LPFL situa-se na camada retinacular transversa profunda, com a presença de uma expansão das suas fibras em forma de leque, tanto na inserção femoral quanto na patelar. No epicôndilo femoral a inserção encontra-se mais posterior e proximalmente e na patela está na metade posterior da borda patelar (plano sagital) e no aspecto súpero-lateral.

OBJECTIVES: To describe the lateral patellofemoral ligament (LPFL) after anatomical dissection of fresh cadaver knees. The literature shows a particular interest for the LPFL. Such special attention is due to its anatomical and biomechanical importance, and also due to the need to reconstruct the ligament in the cases of medial patellar instability. METHODS: The LPFL was studied in 20 knees of 20 fresh cadavers by means of anatomical dissections. The dissections were standardized and the data were noted down and forwarded to statistical analysis. RESULTS: The LPFL presented a mean 16.05 mm width (standard deviation of 2.48), 42.10 mm length (standard deviation of 8.84). The femoral insertion was found at the lateral femoral epicondyle and with a fan-like expansion of the fibers, predominantly in the posterior region proximal to the lateral epicondyle. In the patella, the insertion found was in the upper-lateral region (in the middle of the upper third of the coronal plan), also with expanded fibers, but less intensely so. In the sagittal plan, the ligament was located in the posterior half of the border of the patella. The LPFL was isolated in the second lateral retinacular layer, the deep transverse retinaculum. CONCLUSION: The LPFL is located in the deep transverse retinacular layer with the presence of a fan-like expansion of its fibers both in the femoral and in the patellar insertions. The insertion is more posterior and proximal at the femoral epicondyle and in the posterior half of the patellar border (sagittal plan) and in the upper-lateral aspect.