Surgery for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency in Children and Young Adults.

Edited By: Gregory A. Schmale, M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Conclusion

Summary of anterior cruciate ligament deficiency surgery for anterior cruciate ligament deficiency

In children with fractures producing anterior instability of the knee, anatomic fixation of fractures can re-establish prior knee stability and allow return to prior activity levels.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction helps restore stability and limit pain in children and adolescents with symptomatic giving way secondary to anterior cruciate ligament deficiency.

In motivated patients committed to the long rehabilitation program, ACL reconstruction performed by a surgeon aware of potential complications can allow successful return to prior activity levels with minimum risk of growth arrest in the reconstructed knee.

An awareness of the rehabilitation program required for a successful outcome of reconstruction will optimize the likelihood of a good result.

Surgery for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency at the University of Washington

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This resource has been provided by the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as general information only. This information may not apply to a specific patient. Additional information may be found at http://www.orthop.washington.edu or by contacting the UW Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

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