Tag Peter D. Fabricant MD MPH

An Overview of the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament in the Skeletally Immature Athlete

Introduction Intrasubstance tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) were once considered a rare injury in skeletally immature athletes; however, they are now observed with increasing frequency. A dramatic rise in youth competitive athletic activity, early sport specialization, year-round training…