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

Introduction. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears can lead to joint instability and impaired knee function. Standard treatment is reconstruction, usually using patellar or hamstring tendon ...

The tear of the anterior cruciate ligament is one of the most common sports injuries. In young, agile patients, current German and United States guidelines recommend surgical reconstruction of the ...

A torn anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the most common knee injuries. Approximately 200,000 Americans experience a torn ACL each year, and more than half undergo surgical repairs.

Key Companies Covered in the Global Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair Market Research Report by Research Nester Are Wright Medical Group N.V., Arthrex Inc., DJO, LLC, Smith & Nephew plc, Stryker ...

May 12, 2012 -- Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose underwent successful surgery earlier today on his left anterior cruciate ligament. More information regarding Rose’s prognosis will be provided ...

England and Roma striker Tammy Abraham is recovering in a London hospital after surgery to repair anterior cruciate ligament damage. Former Chelsea forward Abraham, 25, sustained the injury in ...

Elite athletes with ACL tears who perform intense cutting and pivoting maneuvers usually will need early ACL reconstruction, but nonelite athletes might do well without reconstruction. An ...