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 (ACL) reconstructions cause serious morbidity and potential mortality. Based on a systematic review of the literature, this chapter will present the current knowledge on…
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 (ACL) reconstructions cause serious morbidity and potential mortality. Based on a systematic review of the literature, this chapter will present the current knowledge on…
Introduction Leg numbness due to nerve damage is one of the considerable complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using both bone–patellar tendon–bone (BPTB) and medial hamstring tendons. Such patients…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries And Their Treatment Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are usually sustained by a young and active population, often under pressure to continue heavy labor or sports…
Introduction Hereditary abnormalities involving connective tissue are among the most common genetic diseases in human beings. Individuals with these disorders demonstrate an array of disease severity and phenotypes, and athletes…
Introduction Septic arthritis (SA) following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery is an uncommon but serious complication. The infectious process, if not controlled adequately, will jeopardize integrity of the articular cartilage…
Soccer, better known as football outside of the United States, is one of the most popular sports in the world for spectators and participants alike. Soccer players are at relatively…
Approximately 175,000–200,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions occur each year at a cost to society of 1–2 billion dollars. These injuries generally occur in younger, more active individuals, with the…
