Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Modifiable mechanical factors of the knee may be associated with patellofemoral cartilage changes and reduced knee function in sports and recreation 2 years after ACL reconstruction, according to published results.

Women’s National Basketball Association athletes have a high return to play rate after ACL reconstruction despite an initial decrease in minutes played and points per game in their first year after surgery, according to published results.

Published results did not show a high failure rate among patients who underwent meniscal repair with revision ACL reconstruction at 2-year follow-up, with failure rates of less than 10% for medial and lateral repairs.

Arthrex has announced the launch of the SwiveLock ACL repair kit, the first FDA-cleared repair kit designed specifically for ACL tears, according to a press release.

The FDA has announced marketing authorization, through the de novo premarket review pathway, of a bridge-enhanced ACL repair implant by Miach Orthopaedics Inc.

Patients who follow a structured rehabilitation program and a comprehensive return-to-sport assessment after ACL reconstruction can have a low graft rupture rate, according to presented results.

With positive long-term outcomes, an “over the top” ACL reconstruction technique is a safe and feasible treatment strategy for pediatric patients with ACL ruptures and open physes, according to presented results.

Intraoperative preparation with vancomycin-soaked grafts was linked with reduced infection rates in patients who underwent ACL reconstruction, according to presented results.

Radiographic outcomes showed hybrid transtibial ACL reconstruction conferred tunnel characteristics and femoral aperture position similar to that attained with transtibial and anteromedial portal techniques, a presenter said.

Elite athletes with multiligament knee injuries experienced high return-to-play and reoperation rates, according to study results presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.