Quadriceps tendon autograft has emerged as an excellent option for ACL reconstruction, particularly for active patients seeking to return to high-demand sports.This article describes a minimally ...
Compared with extratunnel femoral fixation with cortical buttons, intratunnel femoral fixation of the double-bundle ACL graft from the cross-pin fixation technique provided better instrumented knee ...
Smith & Nephew SNN recently launched the UltraTRAC QUAD ACL Reconstruction Technique, which consists of the new QUADTRAC Quadriceps Tendon Harvest Guide System, X-WING Graft Preparation System and a ...
Before revision ACL reconstruction, the cause for failure must be identified. Utilizing history, physical examination, and radiologic evaluation, including x-rays and, occasionally, magnetic resonance ...
A torn anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the most common knee injuries. Approximately 200,000 Americans experience a torn ACL each year, and more than half undergo surgical repairs. Now, ...
Biodegradable anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft fixation screws are being utilized with increased frequency in ACL reconstruction as orthopaedic surgeons look for an alternative to metal ...
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery involves placing screws and staples to hold the knee in place. These screws may cause pain in the knee. In some cases, ACL surgery can fail. The ACL works to ...