A comparison of matched patient cases involving ACL repair with ACL reconstruction found that patients who undergo ACL repair have better outcomes than those who have ACL reconstruction, according to ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . BOSTON — Compared with primary ACL reconstruction, pediatric patients who underwent revision ACL reconstruction ...
July 18, 2012 (Baltimore, Maryland) — Patients who underwent multiple anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgeries were able to regain basic function, according to findings presented here ...
CALGARY, Alberta -- Users of functional knee braces and neoprene sleeves have similar recoveries from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, according to new research presented today at the ...
Most patients who underwent surgery to repair and rebuild an anterior cruciate ligament tear showed significant improvement in physical function at two years, which continued for at least six years ...
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ACL surgery: Overview

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways ACL surgery involves reconstructing the torn ligament using a ...
Background The most current follow-up treatments after ACL injuries are time-oriented. The decision-making procedures for return-to-sport are not uniform. The ACL rehabilitation approaches comply ...
Approximately 100,000 ACL reconstructions are performed each year. After surgery, patients who return to sport often wear a hard brace or neoprene sleeve to protect the knee. This study refutes common ...
2 Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 Department of Physiotherapy, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, ...
After ACL reconstruction, greater anterior laxity of the uninjured knee was associated with poorer stability and functional outcomes, according to study results. Researchers retrospectively reviewed ...