Management of ACL Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline from the AAOS.

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  • Lisa Hauk
چکیده

A collection of Practice Guidelines published in AFP is available at http:// www.aafp.org/afp/ practguide. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, which are usually related to sports, have an incidence of approximately 252,000 yearly, with women two to eight times more likely to have an ACL injury vs. men. Persons who experience ACL injuries have an increased risk of arthritis. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has provided guidance in determining the best options for treating an ACL injury.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • American family physician

دوره 92 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015