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…
Abstract It is important to monitor patient’s perception of the knee after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury to evaluate their recovery/ rehabilitation at the short-, mid and long-term. Patient reported…
Abstract Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a common orthopaedic procedure often sustained during sports-related trauma. Many patients desire to return to play (RTP) following surgery, and modern advances in…
Abstract Anterior cruciate ligament tears are associated with an increased risk of osteoarthritic change in the knee. Inflammatory biomarkers and those associated with osteoarthritis such as metalloproteinases are elevated after…
Keywords ACL, allograft, failure, processing, reconstruction Acknowledgments I would to thank my KPACLRR colleagues Gregory B. Maletis, MD; Tadashi T. Funahashi, MD; Jason Chen, MA; and Rebecca Love, MPH,…
Abstract Several issues related to the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries remain a matter of debate, particularly those pertaining to graft choice for ACL reconstruction. Allograft use has…
Abstract Improving an individual’s long-term quality of life should be the primary aim of ACL management. To fulfil this aim, we must assure that we accurately capture the impact of…
