• Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a quadriceps tendon autograft is a surgical procedure performed to replace a torn or damaged anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee with a part of the quadriceps tendon taken from your leg (autograft) to restore strength, stability, and function of the knee. (bradleysmithmd.com)
  • Quadriceps tendon autograft is indicated for ACL reconstruction due to its several advantages over other traditional autografts such as patellar and hamstring tendons. (bradleysmithmd.com)
  • Results 66 patients underwent hamstring autograft one-stage revision ACL reconstruction by Dr Jens Buelow. (researchgate.net)
  • Conclusion Revision ACL reconstruction can result in a satisfactory outcome when performed with a hamstring autograft in one stage. (researchgate.net)
  • In order to become a member of the initiative it is essential that the expert has either used the Quadriceps tenton autograft for Ligament reconstruction in surgical practice or/and has published papers on the subject. (iqti.org)
  • Anatomic and Morphological Evaluation of the Quadriceps Tendon Using 3-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Reconstruction Applications for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Autograft Choice and Procurement", published in American Journal for Sport Medicine. (iqti.org)
  • Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, 1464 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon autograft in our institution over 7 years (February 2008 to January 2015) were included. (ac.ir)
  • HYPOTHESIS: The risk of undergoing manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) and/or lysis of adhesions (LOA) after primary ACL reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) autograft in female basketball players is higher in African American players than in White players. (nevinmanimala.com)
  • METHODS: Using a computerized relational database, the authors identified competitive female basketball players who underwent primary ACL reconstruction with BTB autograft by the senior author over a 13-year period. (nevinmanimala.com)
  • CONCLUSION: In female basketball players, the present study found a statistically significantly increased risk for undergoing MUA and/or LOA after primary ACL reconstruction with BTB autograft in African American females compared with White females and in patients who underwent ACL reconstruction within 28 days of injury. (nevinmanimala.com)
  • Pinczewski LA, Lyman J, Salmon LJ, Russell VJ, Roe J, Linklater J. A 10-year comparison of anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions with hamstring tendon and patellar tendon autograft: A controlled, prospective trial. (ac.ir)
  • Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament: Meta-analysis of patellar tendon versus hamstring tendon autograft. (ac.ir)
  • Poolman RW, Farrokhyar F, Bhandari M. Cumulative meta-analysis and clinically relevant sensitivity analysis show evidence for hamstring tendon autograft superiority compared to bone patellar-tendon bone autograft in ACL reconstruction. (ac.ir)
  • Background As one of the purposes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is to return athletes to their preinjury activity level, it is critical to understand variables influencing return to sport. (bmj.com)
  • While the timeline and specific goals during rehabilitation protocols may vary, ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is the preferred procedure necessary to return these athletes to their respective field of play. (ku.edu)
  • Failed anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) can lead to reduced quality of life because of recurrent episodes of instability, restrictions in level of activity, and development of osteoarthritis. (uib.no)
  • Our primary objectives were to (1) describe current approaches for kinetic measurements in individuals following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and (2) suggest considerations for methodological reporting. (springer.com)
  • The decision to return to sport (RTS) following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a complex process [ 6 ]. (springer.com)
  • Female athletes who are at increased risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury demonstrate biomechanical differences between limbs during athletic tasks that may persist following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). (lww.com)
  • Female athletes who have undergone ACLR and returned to sport may continue to demonstrate biomechanical limb asymmetries 2 years or more after reconstruction that can be identified during landing. (lww.com)
  • How many arthroscopic procedures are reasonable for the management of an infected anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) prior to considering arthrotomy? (icmphilly.com)
  • Inclusion criteria: The patients diagnosed as anterior cruciate ligament injury aged 18-50 years old who scheduled for arthroscopic ACLR. (who.int)
  • ACL injuries can be categorized into groups- contact and non-contact based on the nature of the injury Contact injuries occur when a person or object come into contact with the knee causing the ligament to tear. (wikipedia.org)
  • Knee ligament injuries are common in sport. (nih.gov)
  • A rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most serious of these injuries because it may cause long term disability. (nih.gov)
  • Meniscectomy in a joint with intact ligaments further doubles the risk of gonarthrosis (30 to 40%), and 50 to 70% of patients with complete ACL rupture and associated injuries have radiographic changes after 15 to 20 years. (nih.gov)
  • Thus, an ACL rupture combined with meniscus rupture or other knee ligament injuries results in gonarthrosis in most patients. (nih.gov)
  • The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is one of the most common knee injuries in sports that require side-to-side pivoting movements. (ku.edu)
  • Myklebust G, Engebretsen L, Braekken IH, Skjolberg A, Olsen OE, Bahr R. Prevention of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female team handball players: a prospective intervention study over three seasons. (umk.pl)
  • Gianotti SM, Marshall SW, Hume PA, Bunt L. Incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injury and other knee ligament injuries: a national population-based study. (umk.pl)
  • A surgical data packet was used to record patient demographics, location, grade, and number of chondral injuries as well as location and pattern of meniscal injuries at the time of ACL reconstruction. (thieme-connect.de)
  • Results Older patients had a higher incidence of more severe chondral grade and number of chondral injuries at the time of ACL reconstruction. (thieme-connect.de)
  • Injuries to ligaments and tendons also cause knee problems. (medlineplus.gov)
  • 3. Orchard J, Seward H, McGivern J, Hood S. Rainfall, evaporation and the risk of non-contact anterior cruciate ligament knee injuries in the Australian Football League. (mja.com.au)
  • He specializes in the treatment of complex knee ligament and meniscus injuries, revision ACL surgery, cartilage restoration and complex arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder. (massgeneral.org)
  • Overall, 209 (9.5%) of 2192 initial anterior cruciate ligament injuries resulted in a permanent disability discharge. (cdc.gov)
  • An instrument used to assess the results of rehabilitation from knee injuries, especially those requiring ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION. (bvsalud.org)
  • Multi-ligament knee injury is a complex and difficult injury to manage, particularly when there are associated nerve or vascular injuries. (medscape.com)
  • Abstract Background The anatomical positioning of the graft during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is of great significance for restoring normal knee kinematics and preventing early joint degeneration.The first attempt to place a guide wire in the center of the tibial footprint may be mispositioned. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • The torn ligament can either be removed from the knee (most common), or preserved (where the graft is passed inside the preserved ruptured native ligament) before reconstruction through an arthroscopic procedure. (wikipedia.org)
  • Background: Arthroscopic reconstruction of ACL is an effective method to restore knee stability after ACL rupture. (ac.ir)
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of gentamicin irrigation solutions as a process to restrain septic arthritis following arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. (ac.ir)
  • Conclusion: Gentamicin irrigation solution has a preservative and protective effect against SA development following arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. (ac.ir)
  • Arthroscopic reconstruction is the main treatment of ACL rupture at present. (bvsalud.org)
  • 12. Stein D. Arthroscopic stabilization of anterior shoulder instability: a review of the literature. (mja.com.au)
  • Single-bundle Achilles tendon allografts were used for both ACL and PCL reconstructions, with an arthroscopic, trans-tibial PCL technique. (medscape.com)
  • Methods: The Truven Health MarketScan Commercial Claims database was used to analyze all patients with perioperative private insurance coverage who underwent ACL reconstruction from January 1, 2010, to November 31, 2017. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • This is a randomized clinical trial conducted on 53 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction from 2016 to 2018. (ac.ir)
  • Allograft safety in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (thieme-connect.de)
  • Lateral side reconstruction using a single Achilles tendon allograft. (medscape.com)
  • Cross-education improves quadriceps strength recovery after ACL reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial. (umk.pl)
  • The possibility of determining the length and volume of quadriceps tendon in magnetic resonance imaging, prior to the surgery also present a significant advantage to its application, when talking about all-inside reconstruction. (iqti.org)
  • Concentric and eccentric quadriceps and hamstring torque were recorded, using an isokinetic dynamometer preoperatively, 6 and 12 months after ACL reconstruction. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Graft options for ACL reconstruction include: Autografts (employing bone or tissue harvested from the patient's body). (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] Unlike the patellar ligament, the hamstring tendon's fixation to the bone can be affected by motion after surgery. (wikipedia.org)
  • Medial meniscus suture and anterior internal approach drilling of the femoral bone canal have a statistically protective effect on the clinical function after ACL revision. (hindawi.com)
  • Successful anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with a tendon graft necessitates solid healing of the tendon graft in the bone tunnel. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Methods: Surgical reconstruction by use of the digital extensor tendon in the bone tunnel was performed in 18 rabbits. (edu.hk)
  • 05). Conclusions: Grafted tendon healing in the tibial tunnel was inferior to that in the femoral tunnel at the tendon-to-bone interface and with regard to the grafted tendon within the bone tunnel after ACL reconstruction in rabbits. (edu.hk)
  • There will be no difference in the effectiveness of a home-based rehabilitation program and a standard physical therapy-supervised rehabilitation program in patients 3 months after nonacute anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts. (kneerehabpros.com)
  • Li S, Chen Y, Lin Z, Cui W, Zhao J, Su W. A systematic review of randomized controlled clinical trials comparing hamstring autografts versus bone-patellar tendon-bone autografts for the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. (ac.ir)
  • MRI indicated large areas of bone contusion on the anterior medial femoral condyle and tibial plateau. (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] The bone plug of the Achilles was inserted in the popliteus origin at the anterior aspect of the popliteus sulcus. (medscape.com)
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament damage is a very common injury, especially among athletes. (wikipedia.org)
  • 3. Yazdi H, Torkaman A, Ghahramani M, Moradi A, Nazarian A, Ghorbanhoseini M. Short term results of anterior cruciate ligament augmentation in professional and amateur athletes. (ac.ir)
  • Prevalence of septic arthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction among professional athletes. (ac.ir)
  • Recreational athletes undergoing nonacute anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction can successfully reach acceptable rehabilitation goals in the first 3 months after surgery with a limited number of purposeful physical therapy education sessions, allowing recreational athletes more flexibility when integrating the necessary postoperative rehabilitation into their daily activities. (kneerehabpros.com)
  • Biomechanical comparison of interference screws and combination screw and sheath devices for soft tissue anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on the tibial side. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Background: Optimal fixation of soft tissue grafts in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction remains a controversial topic, and tibial-sided fixation is frequently cited as the "weak point" of the femur-graft-tibia construct. (usuhs.edu)
  • Candidate articles were included if they compared biomechanical or clinical characteristics of tibial-sided hybrid fixation (defined as a combination of aperture and suspensory fixation methods) with single-mode fixation of soft tissue grafts in ACL reconstruction. (usuhs.edu)
  • A biomechanical comparison of initial fixation strength of 3 different methods of anterior cruciate ligament soft tissue graft tibial fixation: Resistance to monotonic and cyclic loading. (ac.ir)
  • citation needed] An accessory hamstring or part of the patellar ligament are the most common donor tissues used in autografts. (wikipedia.org)
  • Evidence suggests that the hamstring tendon graft does as well, or nearly as well, as the patellar ligament graft in the long term. (wikipedia.org)
  • The wound is typically smaller than that of a patellar ligament graft, and so causes less post-operative pain. (wikipedia.org)
  • 8. Feller J, Webster K. A randomized comparison of patellar tendon and hamstring tendon anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (mja.com.au)
  • Wagner M, Kääb MJ, Schallock J, Haas NP, Weiler A. Hamstring tendon versus patellar tendon anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using biodegradable interference fit fixation: A prospective matched-group analysis. (ac.ir)
  • Materials and methods: The work was written based on the medical history of the patient who was diagnosed with complete rupture of ACL, and then reconstruction was performed with the harvesting of a semitendinous and slender muscle graft. (umk.pl)
  • Injury to the cartilage and associated structures at the time of ACL rupture, in combination with the inflammatory mediators released at the time of injury, may create irreversible damage to the knee despite restoration of normal knee kinematics with an ACL reconstruction. (thieme-connect.de)
  • The study analysed data from the KANON randomised controlled trial, the first to randomise people with ACL rupture to management with early ACL reconstruction, or rehabilitation and optional delayed surgery. (lu.se)
  • The control group-of uneventful ACLRs-had a higher incidence of meniscal repair at reconstruction (P = .024). (uib.no)
  • Hypothesis Patients undergoing acute ACL reconstruction have a higher incidence of lateral meniscal tears and less severe chondral changes when compared with patients undergoing late ACL reconstruction. (thieme-connect.de)
  • While today´s rehabilitation protocols are often extrapolated from findings of animal in-vivo healing studies, current findings of human in-vivo healing studies might require new postoperative regimens following hamstring ACL reconstruction. (rpajanssen.nl)
  • Conclusion: Rehabilitation is an indispensable element of the treatment of patients after ACL reconstruction. (umk.pl)
  • Because of health care funding and policy changes, there is a need to examine the effects of an evolution toward patient-directed (ie, home-based) rehabilitation programs on clinical outcomes of patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (kneerehabpros.com)
  • A structured, minimally supervised rehabilitation program was more effective in achieving acceptable knee range of motion in the first 3 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction than a standard physical therapy-based program. (kneerehabpros.com)
  • Conclusion: Hybrid methods of tibial-sided graft fixation in ACL reconstruction result in stronger initial fixation and less side-to-side laxity after healing but do not change patient-reported outcomes at 1- to 3-year follow-up. (usuhs.edu)
  • Research progress of tibial-graft fixation methods on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction]. (bvsalud.org)
  • To review the studies about the tibial- graft fixation methods on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, in order to provide clinical reference. (bvsalud.org)
  • The literature about the tibial- graft fixation methods on ACL reconstruction at home and abroad was extensively reviewed, and the factors that affect the selection of fixation methods were summarized. (bvsalud.org)
  • The knee flexion angle, graft tension, and graft fixation device are mainly considered when the tibial- graft was fixed on ACL reconstruction. (bvsalud.org)
  • In terms of the graft device , the interference screw is still the most commonly used method of tibial- graft fixation, with the development of all-inside ACL reconstruction in recent years, the cortical button fixation may become the mainstream. (bvsalud.org)
  • Kousa P, Järvinen TL, Vihavainen M, Kannus P, Järvinen M. The fixation strength of six hamstring tendon graft fixation devices in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (ac.ir)
  • Methods Porcine tibias and bovine extensor tendons were used to simulate a transtibial ACL reconstruction in vitro. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • A systematic review of the existing literature was performed on the topic of tendon remodelling of hamstring grafts in ACL reconstruction using Medline database. (rpajanssen.nl)
  • Rothrauff BB, Jorge A, de Sa D, Kay J, Fu FH, Musahl V. Anatomic ACL reconstruction reduces risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis: a systematic review with minimum 10-year follow-up. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Ligament injury, reconstruction, and osteoarthritis. (umk.pl)
  • Is good muscle function a protective factor for early signs of knee osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? (lu.se)
  • The aim of this study was to study the clinical efficacy and prognostic factors after revision and reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament. (hindawi.com)
  • Previous studies have shown that the clinical effect after ACL revision is not as good as the initial reconstruction, and the graft failure rate and reoperation rate are also higher. (hindawi.com)
  • Sommer C, Friederich NF, Müller W. Improperly placed anterior cruciate ligament grafts: correlation between radiological parameters and clinical results. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • This study sought to identify tools that orthopedic surgeons and physician assistants could utilize to aid clinical decision making when considering RTS following surgical reconstruction. (umanitoba.ca)
  • The purpose of this study is to (1) report the long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of a nonanatomical anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using an over-the-top (OTT) femoral route and (2) compare single-strand (1SHG) and double-strand (2SHG) hamstrings graft reconstruction. (unich.it)
  • Among clinical studies, 66% reported significantly decreased anterior-posterior laxity when hybrid fixation methods were employed, with the remainder showing no difference. (usuhs.edu)
  • Hypothesis: Regional differences in opioid prescribing patterns after ACL reconstruction are present. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • Septic arthritis in ACL reconstruction surgery with hamstring autografts. (ac.ir)
  • Objectives Revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is associated with poorer outcomes and higher rerupture rates when compared to primary ACL reconstruction. (researchgate.net)
  • ACL reconstruction: prevalence, management and functional outcomes. (ac.ir)
  • Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL reconstruction) is a surgical tissue graft replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the knee, to restore its function after an injury. (wikipedia.org)
  • Another option first described in 2004, a minimally invasive technique for harvesting from the back of the knee, is faster, produces a significantly smaller wound, avoids the complications of graft harvesting from the anterior incision, and decreases the risk of nerve injury. (wikipedia.org)
  • Compared with the revision caused by life accident or technical reasons of primary reconstruction surgery, the patients with graft failure caused by sports injury have better postoperative recovery. (hindawi.com)
  • Those who had undergone revision surgery were younger at the time of reconstruction and had a shorter time from injury to surgery than their matched controls (P = .006). (uib.no)
  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a relatively common injury to the inner part of the knee joint, mainly related to contact sports. (umk.pl)
  • Chappell JD, Creighton A, Giuliani C. Kinematics and electro- myographs of landing preparation in vertical stop-jump: risks for noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injury. (umk.pl)
  • Background The abnormal kinematics, contact pressures, and repeated episodes of instability observed in chronic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency suggest that these patients may be predisposed to early degenerative changes and associated pathologies such as meniscal tears and chondral injury. (thieme-connect.de)
  • A common injury is to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). (medlineplus.gov)
  • 4. Orchard J, Seward H, McGivern J, Hood S. Intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament injury in Australian footballers. (mja.com.au)
  • 6. Cowling E, Steele J, McNair P. Effect of verbal instructions on muscle activity and risk of injury to the anterior cruciate ligament during landing. (mja.com.au)
  • Novel insights into anterior cruciate ligament injury. (ac.ir)
  • Occupational disability after hospitalization for the treatment of an injury of the anterior cruciate ligament. (cdc.gov)
  • To date, no large population-based studies have focused on permanent occupational disability after injury of the anterior cruciate ligament as far as we know. (cdc.gov)
  • The purpose of our study was to determine the risk factors for occupational disability after an injury of the anterior cruciate ligament. (cdc.gov)
  • We identified a cohort of 2192 active-duty personnel in the Army who had been hospitalized between 1989 and 1997 because of an injury of the anterior cruciate ligament and had completed a health risk-assessment survey. (cdc.gov)
  • These data were then evaluated with bivariate and proportional-hazards regression analyses to identify risk factors for receiving a disability discharge related to an injury of the anterior cruciate ligament. (cdc.gov)
  • In keeping with risk profiles of several other musculoskeletal disorders, such as low-back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome, the results revealed a multifactorial risk profile in which psychosocial factors were strongly associated with disability discharge from active military duty after injury of the anterior cruciate ligament. (cdc.gov)
  • Anterior cruciate ligament injury patients which underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. (who.int)
  • Tibial fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A prospective randomized study comparing metal interference screw and staples with a centrally placed polyethylene screw and sheath. (ac.ir)
  • The Lateral Meniscus as a Guide to Anatomical Tibial Tunnel Placement During Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • While the reasons for ACL reconstruction failure can be multifactorial, medial meniscus deficiency remains a major contributor. (nebraska.edu)
  • The posterior horn of the medial meniscus acts as an important secondary restraint to anterior tibial translation. (nebraska.edu)
  • This chapter presents a complex case involving a three-time ACL reconstruction failure in the setting of medial meniscus deficiency. (nebraska.edu)
  • The study highlights the well-recognised technical failures of primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and confirms good subjective results. (nih.gov)
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACL) surgery is a common intervention. (wikipedia.org)
  • In recent years, the number of ACL reconstruction operations is increasing, and the patients who need revision surgery are also increasing year by year [ 1 , 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Results: A total of 90,068 ACL reconstruction patients who underwent surgery between 2010 and 2017 were included in the study. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • 4 Zantop T, Petersen W. Double bundle revision of a malplaced single bundle vertical ACL reconstruction: ACL revision surgery using a two femoral tunnel technique. (thieme-connect.de)
  • 4. Torkaman A, Yazdi H, Hosseini MG. The results of single bundle versus double bundle ACL reconstruction surgery, a retrospective study and review of literature. (ac.ir)
  • A prospective longitudinal study to assess psychological changes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. (bvsalud.org)
  • The lateral aspect of the trochlea, the vastus medialis, and the medial patella-femoral ligament prevent excessive lateral translation. (medscape.com)
  • The anatomy of the distal femur and the vastus lateralis and lateral patella-femoral ligaments provides restraints against medial subluxation. (medscape.com)
  • Medial MAT is a useful adjunct to revision ACL reconstruction during salvage intervention. (nebraska.edu)
  • When this ligament tears, unfortunately, it does not heal on its own, and often leads to a feeling of instability in the knee warranting an ACL reconstruction. (bradleysmithmd.com)
  • Nonanatomical ACL reconstruction using the OTT technique provided satisfactory results in terms of control of both static and dynamic instability at long-term follow-up, thus preventing degenerative joint disease. (unich.it)
  • Methods: This literature review searched the PubMed database from 2015-present, using search terms related to ACL reconstruction and RTS. (umanitoba.ca)
  • Methods Observational series of revision ACL reconstructions performed by the senior author between 2005 and 2015 was carried out. (researchgate.net)
  • The structures of the posterior lateral corner were torn, including the fibular collateral ligament and popliteus tendon (Figure 1). (medscape.com)
  • Coronal MRI demonstrating bi-cruciate and lateral side disruptions. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] Lateral side reconstruction was performed using the anatomic technique described by Schechinger et al. (medscape.com)
  • We designed a prospective study to examine the influence of graft type (hamstring or patella tendon) on thigh muscle torque recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (ox.ac.uk)
  • A review is provided on the existing knowledge about the specific healing phases of the intra-articular hamstring tendon graft used for ACL reconstruction. (rpajanssen.nl)
  • The postoperative Lysholm score of patients with femoral canal drilling through the tibial canal was lower than that of patients with anterior internal approach. (hindawi.com)
  • ACL reconstruction involves the removal of the torn ACL and replacing it with tissue (typically from the patient's hamstring or patella tendon), in an attempt to replicate the native ACL. (lu.se)
  • Inderhaug E, Larsen A, Waaler PA, Strand T, Harlem T, Solheim E. The effect of intraoperative fluoroscopy on the accuracy of femoral tunnel placement in single-bundle anatomic ACL reconstruction. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • There was fair overall agreement on ideal femoral tunnel placement (PABAK = 0.55) but only slight agreement on whether a femoral tunnel was too anterior (PABAK = 0.24) and fair agreement on whether it was too vertical (PABAK = 0.46). (wustl.edu)
  • Purpose: This study aimed to test whether graft healing in the tibial tunnel was inferior to that in the femoral tunnel after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in rabbits. (edu.hk)
  • Four different types of graft were used for the revision reconstruction. (nih.gov)
  • There were no significant differences between the groups in range of motion during walking, ligament laxity, and strength. (kneerehabpros.com)