Full Description
This practical and instructional guidebook, written by international experts in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, covers all challenging aspects of ACL rupture in the acute and chronic setting. It covers the latest, spectacular anatomical findings, treatment of partial ACL tears, various techniques for single- and double-bundle ACL reconstruction, and complex ACL revision surgery. Important surgical steps are clearly described with the help of instructive, high-quality photographs. Important tips, tricks, and pitfalls are highlighted and intra- and postoperative complications, rehabilitation, and prevention of re-rupture are discussed. All authors are prominent and experienced ACL surgeons.
Contents
Partial ACL tear.- Complete ACL tear - General considerations.- Anatomical Single bundle ACL reconstruction.- Double bundle ACL reconstruction.- Indications for Single- or double bundle ACL reconstruction.- Extra-articular Plasty.- ACL reconstruction with open physis.- One-Stage-Revision ACL.- Two-Stage-Revision ACL.- ACL + OSTEOTOMY.- Intraoperative complications.- Postoperative complications.- Rehabilitation & Return to Sports.- Prevention of ACL tear & rerupture.
