Surgery
Why some ACL surgeries fail
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are devastating for athletes of any age.
Mar 22, 2017
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Improvements in ACL surgery may help prevent knee osteoarthritis
Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee frequently leads to early-onset osteoarthritis, a painful condition that can occur even if the patient has undergone ACL reconstruction to prevent its onset. A new ...
Feb 21, 2017
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Study results may help patients after ACL surgery
A new study provides critical information on how osteoarthritis may arise after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.For the study, 30 athletes underwent gait analysis 6 months after ACL reconstruction.
Oct 17, 2016
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Surgery
Graft choice in ACL reconstruction important for surgeons, patients
Using soft tissue allografts (cadaver tissue) in ACL reconstructions may increase the risks for a revision reconstruction postoperatively, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports ...
Mar 6, 2016
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Single-bundle ACL reconstruction offers positive results for patients
Single and double-bundle techniques may provide similar outcomes in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction, as noted in research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty ...
Mar 6, 2016
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New AAOS guidelines outline prevention, treatment strategies for ACL injuries
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors has approved Appropriate Use Criteria (AUCs) for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention programs and treatment, as well as rehabilitation ...
Oct 6, 2015
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No need to treat stable meniscus tears during ACL surgery, new research shows
While athletes undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery often have an additional meniscus injury, treating these tears at the same time may not be necessary. Research presented today by the MOON Knee Group at the ...
Jul 10, 2015
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Bone-tendon-bone grafts not necessarily a better choice for ACL reconstruction
Surgeons making reconstruction choices for an injured ACL can consider both bone-tendon-bone grafts and hamstring autografts as equally viable options in regards to healing, as reported in research today at the American Orthopaedic ...
Jul 9, 2015
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ACL surgery may significantly improve physical health and function for at least six years in younger patients
A new study appearing in the April issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS), found that most patients who underwent surgery to repair and rebuild an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, showed significant improvement ...
Apr 7, 2015
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Young athletes at greater risk for re-injury after ACL Surgery
One in three young athletes who undergo ACL surgery experiences re-injury, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day. The study examined the long ...
Mar 28, 2015
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