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...

On Thursday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. CDT, during a live global Webcast from the Roger Clemens Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas, orthopedic surgeon Mark Adickes, M.D. will perform an innovative ACL reconstruction surgery designed to hasten rehabilitation and recovery time.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur most often to athletes, typically as a result from collisions in contact sports or twisting and pivoting motions under full body weight or coming to a hard, fast stop and then cutting, twisting or jumping. Football, basketball, downhill skiing, snowboarding,... Highly Reputable

In the United States, approximately 50,000 knee surgeries are performed each year for repairing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries (1). Tissue allografts frequently are used for ACL reconstruction, and septic arthritis is a rare complication of such procedures. This report describes four patients who acquired postsurgical septic arthritis probably associated...

Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery: Patient Guide to Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Expert

The ACL is probably the most commonly ruptured ligament in the knee. A full rupture is usually treated with surgical reconstruction followed by extensive rehabilitation. Here, respected orthopaedic surgeon Mr Richard Villar, discusses the procedure.

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]

SCOI Presents ACL Reconstruction

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

- pivot shift assesses degree of incapacitating dysfunction in knee with ACL deficiency and secondary restraint deficiency;
- pivot-shift test reproduces event that occurs when knee gives way becuase of loss of ACL;
- there is a forward...

AAOS Online Service Fact SheetACL Reconstruction Highly Reputable

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a common, and initially often overlooked injury of the knee. Whether the true incidence of the injury is on the increase, or simply its professional recognition, is hard to say, but reconstruction for functional instability has developed rapidly over the last two decades. Not...

Bob's Kneeboard: The Online Community for ACL reconstruction and knee rehabilitation

ACL Reconstruction: Current Concepts Review. McMaster Orthopaedic Grand Rounds Presentation 2001

This site is dedicated to those special people who have undergone or will undergo an ACL Reconstruction!!

We report the design of a surgical instrument that facilitates the harvest of the autologous patellar tendon in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The advantage of this jig is that it is a simple, self-centring device resulting in a reproducible and consistent autograft. Its use also minimises the potential risks...

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

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Reconstruction Expert

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) of the knee has been the subject of many debates. The role of the PCL has become a topic of interest across the subspecialties of trauma, sports medicine, and knee arthroplasty. What, if any, treatment is required for a PCL-deficient knee is still a widely...

Live Webinar Event June 16th 2009
Applying double-bundle tips to single-bundle technique
Recent research on the challenging double-bundle technique has provided a number of options to refine the single-bundle technique and ultimately improve stability and patient outcomes. Join us for a "check-up" for your single-bundle approach, review various tunnel placement techniques and graft...

Dr. Randy Bernabe is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon practicing in Hanford, CA. He specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, shoulder reconstruction, ACL reconstruction, and knee injuries. Additional areas of expertise include: Computer Assisted Knee and Hip Surgery,  Oxford Partial Knee Replacement,  Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, and minimally invasive hip replacement...

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Dr. William B. Stetson specializes in the following orthopedic and sports medicine procedures: Sports Medicine Knee Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroscopy Rotator Cuff Repair ACL Reconstruction Treatment of Arthritis Knee Ligament Reconstruction Recurent Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder Impingement/Bursitis Meniscus Repair Elbow Arthroscopy

OTA 2002 - Session 2 Session II - Post-Traumatic Reconstruction Fri., 10/11/02 Post Traumatic Reconstruction, Paper #10, 3:06 PM *Arthroscopically Assisted Removal of Retrograde Femoral Nails: Description of Technique and Intraarticular Findings at Long-Term Follow-Up Christopher T. Born, MD, FACS (a-Smith + Nephew, Synthes, USA, Howmedica; b-Zimmer; e-Stryker Howmedica Osteonics); Paul...

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