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Injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament [OCOSH Code: C21.866.558.554_WI_LI_K_L_ACL]

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A 10-Year Comparison of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions With Hamstring Tendon and Patellar Tendon Autograft

Location: http://lymankneemd.com/research/index.php

There are no controlled, prospective studies comparing the 10-year outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using patellar tendon (PT) and 4-strand hamstring tendon (HT) autografts.
Hypothesis: Comparable results are possible with HT and PT autografts.
Conclusions: It is possible to obtain excellent results with both HT and PT autografts. We recommend HT...
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ACL reconstruction failure and revisions

Location: http://www.kneeguru.co.uk/KNEEnotes/node/155

The kNEEguru website presents a new course by Dr Frank Noyes on the reasons for ACL graft failure and the pitfalls of reconstruction surgery. Aimed at the consumer, but at a good level for family practitioners, the rehabilitation team, nurses and medical students.  [Free]
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Allograft Reconstruction ACL-Deficient Knee eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic594.htm

Multiple techniques are available for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Controversy certainly exists as to which autograft is best and which methods of placement and fixation should be used. Instances exist in which autograft is not available due to multiple reconstructions or in combined ligament injuries. In addition, after...
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Location: http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/anterior_cruciate_ligament

Discussion:
- anatomy of ACL
- biomechanics of ACL:
- mechanism: ACL Tear:
- natural history of the ACL-deficient knee
- partial ACL injury
- pediatric ACL injuries:
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
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Anterior cruciate ligament injuries of the knee Orthopaedia

Location: http://www.orthopaedia.com/display/Main/Anterior+cruciate+ligament+injuries+of+the+knee

Tears of the ACL, once thought to be career ending injuries, are no longer associated with dire outcomes. Early and accurate detection of the pathology; minimally invasive surgical reconstruction; and focused rehabilitation protocols have all contributed to the excellent functional results that are now commonly attained. Nonetheless, even with optimal...
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury eMedicine PMR

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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) originates from the tibial plateau just medial and anterior to the tibial eminence. The ACL tracts from the tibia superiorly, laterally, and posteriorly to its insertion on the posterior aspect of the medial wall of the lateral femoral condyle. The ACL is composed of 2...
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Pathology eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic580.htm

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the knee. Injuries occur predominately in a young and sports-active population. Many patients are left with significant disability following injury to the ACL. Understanding and preventing associated meniscal pathology is the key to management of this...
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Anterior cruciate ligament rupture - is osteoarthritis inevitable

Location: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1724899&blobtype=pdf

Anterior cruciate ligament rupture, whether treated surgically or not, is associated with an increase in osteoarthritis in former soccer players.
J Feller Br J Sports Med. 2004 Aug;38(4):383-4.
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Anterior cruciate ligament sprain Orthopaedia

Location: http://www.orthopaedia.com/display/Main/Anterior+cruciate+ligament+sprain

The anterior cruciate ligament traverses the knee joint from the tibial spines to the medial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle in the notch. The function of the anterior cruciate ligament is primarily to resist anterior tibial subluxation. Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament involve traumatic disruption of the normal ligament...
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Anterior Cruiate Ligament Reconstruction using hamstrings

Location: http://www.anteriorcruciateligament.co.uk

Modern ACL reconstruction using Hamstrings. Diagrams and Video animation. Arthroscopic. Day case.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
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Arthrofibrosis from ACL Injuries Wheeless

Location: http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/arthrofibrosis_from_acl_injuries


- need to determine whether the fibrosis has primarily affected flexion or extension;
- need to determine either from radiographs or from MRI, whether incorrect tunnel placement, is the cause of the decrease motion...
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Arthroscopically Assisted Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Location: http://www.vjortho.com/cgi/content/abstract/5067

Dr. Daniel B. O'Neill of Nassau Bay, Texas demonstrates his technique for Arthroscopically assisted reconstruction of the ACL deficient knee using a patellar bone-patellar ligament-tibial tubercle bone autograft. In-depth discussion on surgical indications, contraindications, graft selection, fixation options and postoperative protocol is presented. During surgery, Dr. O'Neill provides several "pearls"... Expert
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High prevalence of osteoarthritis 14 years after an anterior cruciate ligament tear in male soccer players

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CONCLUSIONS: A high prevalence of radiographic knee osteoarthritis was seen in male soccer players 14 years after an ACL disruption. The injury and the osteoarthritis, irrespective of the treatment provided to these patients, often result in knee related symptoms that severely affect the knee related quality of life by middle...
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Knee stability assessment on anterior cruciate ligament injury

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Knee stability assessment on anterior cruciate ligament injury: clinical and biomechanical approaches
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is common in knee joint accounting for 40% of sports injury. ACL injury leads to knee instability, therefore, understanding knee stability assessments would be useful for diagnosis of ACL injury, comparison between operation treatments...
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