Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears and Their Treatment: arthroscopic and minimally-invasive surgery for ACL reconstruction
Edited By: Christopher J. Wahl, M.D., Suzanne L. Slaney, PA-C, ATC, MMS
Last updated Friday, October 20, 2006
ConclusionWhat are the five most important facts about arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (acl) reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament - acl - tear? THE FIVE THINGS ONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT ARTHROSCOPIC
ACL RECONSTRCTION
- Not
every person with an ACL rupture needs to have the ligament reconstructed.
- The
surgery must be perceived as a process, not an event; there is a
strict postoperative regimen that must be closely followed to assure the
success of the procedure.
- In
most cases, the combination of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction and physical
therapy will re-establish a functional, comfortable, and stable knee that will
allow a person to return to normal activities, demanding physical labor, and
contact/impact sports such as running, soccer, football, basketball, and
gymnastics.
- There
are many different options for ACL reconstruction. The major issues involve the choice of graft (bone-patellar tendon-bone,
hamstring, quadriceps, allograft, etc.) and the type of reconstruction (single-bundle or double-bundle).
- Post-operative
physical rehabilitation is a critical and crucial part of the success of the
procedure. A team approach by physician
and patient almost always leads to a successful, satisfying result and a full
return to activity.
Surgery for Anterior cruciate ligament - ACL - tear at the University of Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-543-1552 or 425-646-7777 to make an appointment.Disclaimer
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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