The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

Restoring Nature Through Individualized Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery

Document Type : EDITORIAL

Authors
Amir Ata Rahnemai-Azar
Soheil Sabzevari
Sebastián Irarrázaval
Tom Chao
Freddie Fu
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania, USA
10.22038/abjs.2016.7544
Abstract
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery has significantly evolved in recent years. This has led to development of new technologies that facilitate the diagnosis of ACL injury and the application of state of the art methods for treatment. In particular, individualized anatomical ACL reconstruction aims to restore native ACL function. Treatment is tailored to each patient based on each individual’s characteristics. Individualized treatment approach continues after reconstruction surgery and during rehabilitation period and return to sporting activities.
Keywords
anterior cruciate ligament
Anatomic
Individualized treatment
Subjects
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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Volume 4, Issue 4
October 2016
Pages 289-290

  • Receive Date 21 July 2016
  • Revise Date 29 August 2016
  • Accept Date 01 September 2016