Surgery is typically considered if the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is torn or there are other types of severe damage to the knee. Recent studies have shown ...
Traditional bone-patellar tendon-bone and hamstring tendon ACL grafts are not without limitations. A growing body of anatomic, biomechanical and clinical data has demonstrated the utility of ...
The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone. This is part of the "extensor mechanism" of the knee. Together with the kneecap, quadriceps tendon, and the quadriceps muscle, ...
The ACL is the ligament that attaches the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone) and permits bending and rotation of the knee while keeping the joint stable. It is also the Achilles heel ...
Objective: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are the most ... Forces transmitted through these bundles vary with knee-joint position. Some patients with ACL injuries may not be candidates ...