ACL Morsky: Semi-automatic Tool for Assessing the Risk of Developing an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Risk Factors for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

CONTEXT Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee are immediately debilitating and can cause long-term consequences, including the early onset of osteoarthritis. It is important to have a comprehensive understanding of all possible risk factors for ACL injury to identify individuals who are at risk for future injuries and to provide an appropriate level of counseling and prog...

The Prevalence, Zone, and Type of the Meniscus Tear in Patients with Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Does Delayed ACL Reconstruction Affects the Meniscal Injury?

Background: Meniscus tear is a common finding in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and may affectthe natural history of the injury and the outcomes of treatment. In the current study, the characteristics of meniscus tearsin patients who underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction were investigated.Methods: The hospital records of 1022 patients were reviewed. ...

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

D espite more than 40 years of clinical focus on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)–injured knee, a complete understanding of the injury mechanism, the optimal treatment plan (including reconstruction), and the best protocol for rehabilitation continue to stimulate much debate. Prevention efforts focused on ACL injuries have been laudable, but unfortunately, far too many young athletes still ...

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

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Development and Validation of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury-risk-estimation Quiz (acl-iq)