Introduction Leg numbness due to nerve damage is one of the considerable complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using both bone–patellar tendon–bone (BPTB) and medial hamstring tendons. Such patients especially complain of uncomfortable feelings when falling on their knees.…
Introduction Tunnel widening after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) has been noted for many years. Initially there were concerns that this widening would be progressive. However, it is now clear that tunnel widening only occurs in the first postoperative year…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries And Their Treatment Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are usually sustained by a young and active population, often under pressure to continue heavy labor or sports activities at a competitive or recreational level. The natural history…
Introduction Septic arthritis (SA) following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery is an uncommon but serious complication. The infectious process, if not controlled adequately, will jeopardize integrity of the articular cartilage and lead to irreversible damage of the knee joint. The…
Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common knee injuries encountered in sport today. These potentially devastating injuries occur in both contact and noncontact athletes, and can forever change the course of the affected athlete’s career.…
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Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common injuries in both skiers and snowboarders. Skiers sustain ACL tears at a significantly greater rate than snowboarders. The incidence of ACL injury is increasing with time in these unique populations. Several mechanisms…
Introduction Hereditary abnormalities involving connective tissue are among the most common genetic diseases in human beings. Individuals with these disorders demonstrate an array of disease severity and phenotypes, and athletes with these disorders are at increased risk of anterior cruciate…
Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury occurs most frequently in active individuals. Often ACL deficiency does not allow an individual to continue participation in sports at the same level. One of the primary early objectives of ACL reconstruction is to…
Introduction The outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction have been known to be affected by many factors, including operative factors such as nonanatomic tunnel placement, improper graft tensioning and inadequate graft fixation, biologic failure according to the type of…