Purpose To evaluate whether a set of objective discharge criteria, including muscle strength and functional tests, are associated with risk of ACL graft rupture after RTS. Materials and methods 158 ...

(g) Both groups underwent arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using autogenous hamstring tendon grafts. This procedure was performed by the same surgical team under general ...

Any damaged tissues are removed. Sometimes the surgeon will attach the remnants of the original ligament to the graft, reinforcing the structure. To attach the new tendon, holes are drilled in the two ...

This content was created by our physicians and experts. Tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are quite common among athletes and active individuals of all ages. The anterior cruciate ligament ...

This content was created by our physicians and experts. By Theresa Chiaia, PT, DPT No one wants to get sidelined with an ACL injury. Ankle sprains and injuries to the knee, particularly tears of the ...

The extensive five-year study of nearly 1,500 athletes has revealed significant differences in outcomes between two common ACL reconstruction techniques ... who received bone-patellar tendon-bone ...

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur gave an encouraging update on Christian Watson‘s ACL recovery. While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, LaFleur said the veteran wide receiver is making ...

Isolated ACL reconstruction had a graft failure rate of 10% vs. 4% in ACL plus anterolateral ligament reconstruction. Reoperation rate was also significantly higher for isolated vs. combined ACL ...

INTERGARD Knitted grafts are available in Straight, Trifurcated, Quadrifurcated, UltraThin, and Small Caliber configurations, as well as in radially supported versions. Benefits: ...

Traditional vascular grafts made of synthetic polymers, animal and cadaveric tissues, or autologous vasculature have been utilized for almost a century with well-characterized outcomes, leaving areas ...

18, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, File) MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Rodri returned to action on Tuesday after eight months out with an ACL injury. The Ballon d’Or winner was ...