Introduction and Pathophysiology Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is commonly associated with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. There are two pathologies to ACL rupture in knee OA. ACL rupture can…
Introduction Posterolateral knee injuries have been noted to be some of the most difficult knee injuries to diagnose and treat due to the multiple different structures, the intricate anatomical relationships,…
Introduction Bone contusions of the knee refer to bone injuries seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and are also referred to as bone bruising and bone marrow edema. These lesions…
Introduction Meniscus tears are commonly encountered in the setting of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. For decades, the importance of the meniscus was not recognized. Previously the standard treatment for…
Introduction A knee dislocation injury is a rare but potentially devastating injury. The definition of knee dislocation includes the grossly unstable knee, with a minimum of two of the four…
Acknowledgments We acknowledge Fotios Paul Tjoumakaris, Anthony Buoncristiani, and James S. Starman, the authors of the previous edition, for their great contribution to this chapter. Introduction Restoration of the native…
Introduction While surgical interventions for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury continue to be advanced and perfected, the ability to percutaneously introduce novel biologic substrates to the site of pathology is…
Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in recreational and competitive sporting activities. According to an ongoing study in the United States, an estimated 200,000 ACL reconstructions (ACLRs) are…
Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a common procedure, with over 100,000 procedures performed annually in patients who have an active lifestyle and who are unable to continue with…
Introduction This chapter will describe a technique that provides the highest strength known graft for use in revision and high-risk primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), while allowing flexibility for…
