Surgery for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency in Children and Young Adults.
Edited By: Gregory A. Schmale, M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, January 12, 2005
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ConclusionSummary 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, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-987-3700 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USADisclaimer
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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