Case I: Hand Weakness 1
(1) Department of Neurosurgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA 1.1 Case Presentation A 69-year-old male presents with bilateral upper extremity weakness and atrophy for 3 years. This started…
Case VI: Shoulder Pain
(1) Department of Neurosurgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA 6.1 Case Presentation A 37-year-old male experienced acute pain in the right shoulder while watching television 5 months ago….
Outlook for Tissue Engineering Strategies for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Abstract Looking towards the future, there is great interest in developing tissue engineered ACL replacements that have the potential to mimic the native ACL in terms of both biological and…
Motion Analysis in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficient and Reconstructed Knees
Abstract The objective measurement of knee motion during functional activities with 3D motion analysis has provided great insights into the restoration of knee biomechanics after ACL reconstructions and any remaining…
Extra-Articular Tenodesis and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Techniques and Outcomes
Introduction Historically, anterior laxity in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficient knees was treated surgically by isolated tenodesis, as described by Lemaire or MacIntosh. This procedure was largely abandoned in favor…
Growth Factors and Other New Methods for Graft-Healing Enhancement
Abstract Modern intra-articular anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive techniques produce clinically stable ligament reconstruction in the majority of cases. In ACL reconstruction, however, the strength of the grafted tendon is…
Fracture Complications after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is one of the most frequently performed operative procedures, with more than 100,000 reconstructions performed annually in the United States alone. Autogenous bone–patellar tendon–bone (BPTB)…
Vascular Complications after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis
Vascular complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions cause serious morbidity and potential mortality. Based on a systematic review of the literature, this chapter will present the current knowledge on…
Hardware Complications after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Introduction A variety of autograft and allograft tissues can be used for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and a number of different tools and techniques can be used…
Vascular Complications after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis
Vascular complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions cause serious morbidity and potential mortality. Based on a systematic review of the literature, this chapter will present the current knowledge on…
