Acute repairs of the anterior cruciate ligament--past and present

This article begins with a discussion of the anatomy, mechanism of injury, diagnosis, and natural history of untreated anterior cruciate ligament tears. The patient selection criteria and the present technique for repair of the anterior cruciate ligament are then described.

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Published inThe Orthopedic clinics of North America Vol. 16; no. 1; p. 111
Main Authors Gollehon, D L, Warren, R F, Wickiewicz, T L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1985
Subjects
Humans
Knee Injuries - diagnosis
Knee Injuries - surgery
Knee Joint - surgery
Ligaments, Articular - injuries
Ligaments, Articular - surgery
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Summary:This article begins with a discussion of the anatomy, mechanism of injury, diagnosis, and natural history of untreated anterior cruciate ligament tears. The patient selection criteria and the present technique for repair of the anterior cruciate ligament are then described.
ISSN:0030-5898
DOI:10.1016/s0030-5898(20)30471-5