Introduction With approximately 200,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears per year, primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is one of the most common orthopedic procedures performed, and accounts for $1…
Postoperative Stiffness Preoperative Consideration The goal of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is to stabilize a loose knee so the patient can return to desired activities, often involving pivoting and…
Introduction Medical complications are uncommon following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), yet their impact is not insignificant because of the frequency with which this procedure is performed. Further, these adverse…
Introduction Stable graft fixation is critical for a successful outcome after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The advantages of early joint motion and weight bearing after ACLR have been well…
Introduction Modern techniques in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) continue to evolve as surgeons endeavor to restore the anatomy and kinematics of the native knee. Among the reported complications associated…
Introduction In this chapter, the potential complications during the harvest of hamstring, bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB), and quadriceps tendons for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) will be discussed. Regardless of which…
Introduction Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a procedure that has increased in frequency in the United States, with more than 200,000 procedures performed annually. Despite the frequency…
Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are a common and potentially devastating injury in the athletic and active population. The incidence of ACL tears is rising in the United States,…
Introduction Initial treatment of most meniscus tears involves either excision or repair to prevent further propagation. The medial meniscus bears 40% of the tibiofemoral load, whereas the lateral meniscus bears…
Introduction The paradigm change in the operative treatment of meniscal injuries from meniscectomy to repair when possible has significantly transformed the management of these injuries. A better understanding of the…
