What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery? Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery is an arthroscopic surgical procedure done to repair a tear in ligament of the knee called the anterior ...

One of the most common causes of lameness and pain in the hind leg of the dog is a torn cruciate ligament. Cruciate ligaments in the dog knee have a similar but more complex function than those in the ...

Cruciate ligament ruptures are a common injury we see in dogs. This ligament is torn when a twisting motion puts tension or stress on the ligament and then tears. This can a occur when a dog twists ...

A dog’s cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is similar to a human’s anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which stabilizes the knee joint. CCL degeneration and subsequent tears are common in dogs of all sizes ...

Functional outcomes were similar for immediate reconstruction and optional later reconstruction. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears can lead to joint instability and impaired knee function.

The reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has long represented a cornerstone in the surgical management of knee instability, particularly among athletes. In recent years, however, the ...

Correspondence to Dr Roy Hoogeslag, Orthopedisch Centrum Oost Nederland, Hengelo, The Netherlands; hoogeslag{at}me.com I investigated the role of modern anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) suture repair ...

Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Orthopaedic Department, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Dr D E Meuffels, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Orthopaedic Department, PO Box 2040, ...

The passage in 1972 of Title IX legislation, which guarantees equal access to athletic programs for both sexes at any high school or college receiving federal funds, has led to an exponential rise in ...