News tagged with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction


Five-year follow-up: Over half of all ACL reconstructions could be avoided

In 2010, researchers from Lund University reported that 60 percent of all anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions could be avoided in favor of rehabilitation. The results made waves around the world, and were met with ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Physical therapy, not a knee brace, aids in ACL recovery

Wearing a knee brace following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery has no effect on a person's recovery. However, strength, range-of- motion, and functionality exercises provide significant benefits, and other new therapies ...

Surgery created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

ACL reconstruction technique improves outcomes in pediatric patients

A new study demonstrates the superiority of a specific technique to perform anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in children. In recent years, the number of ACL surgeries in pediatric athletes has skyrocketed.

Surgery created Jul 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Delay in surgery can cause irreparable meniscus tears in children with ACL injuries

For children aged 14 and under, delaying reconstructive surgery for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries may raise their risk of further injury, according to a new study by pediatric orthopaedic surgeons. If surgery ...

Surgery created Mar 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Amateur football players not always keen on returning to play after ACL injuries

Despite the known success rates of reconstructive Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery, the number of high school and collegiate football players returning to play may not be as high as anticipated, say researchers presenting ...

Health created Feb 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New data provides direction for ACL injured knee treatments

Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction improves quality of life and sports functionality for athletes, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty ...

Other created Feb 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study identifies steep learning curve for surgeons who perform ACL reconstructions

Patients who have their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed by surgeons who have performed less than 60 surgeries are roughly four to five times more likely to undergo a subsequent ACL reconstruction, according ...

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Researchers identity potential biomarker for osteoarthritis

Henry Ford Hospital researchers have identified for the first time two molecules that hold promise as a biomarker for measuring cartilage damage associated with osteoarthritis.

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Feb 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast