It is not uncommon for meniscus tears and cartilage injuries to be surgically treated at the same time your ACL is being repaired. Harvest and Prepare the ACL Graft Once the ACL tear is confirmed, a ...

Because ACL injuries are recognized quicker ... In this case report, a 14-year-old patient had a soft tissue graft that was augmented in the tibial and femoral tunnels with a bone graft across ...

Some patients with ACL injuries may not be candidates for surgery ... the selection of the graft tissue, graft placement, and whether to use the transtibial, far anteromedial portal, or tibial ...

as these overstress the graft and cause problems. To avoid re-injury, avoid twisting or abrupt direction changes. Post-ACL surgery, patients can work towards strengthening their knee and improving ...

Background The mechanisms of ACL injury in rugby are not well defined. Aim To describe the mechanisms of ACL injury in male professional rugby players using systematic video analysis. Methods 36 cases ...

Results: Quadriceps muscle strength, meniscus injury and the Short-Form-36 Bodily Pain sub score were identified ... and 47 men with a mean age of 29.5 years (range 16.7 to 40.3 years), scheduled for ...

Located at the rear, the PCL connects the femur to the tibia as well. It is less likely to sustain injuries than the ACL because it is stronger and thicker. The MCL, which is broad and flat and ...

Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin will undergo surgery on an ACL injury, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The Romania international has made 28 appearances for Spurs in all competitions since ...