Healio

‘Be sensible’ in treatment of ACL-MCL injuries

In the 1970s and 1980s, combined ACL and grade 3 medial collateral ligament injuries were primarily treated with big, open surgical procedures.“It was terrible,” Andy Williams, MBBS, FRCS(Ortho), ...
BMJ

Unilateral tests of lower-limb function as prognostic indicators of future knee-related outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament injury: a systematic review and meta ...

Objective To investigate the prognostic capacity of individual hop tests, hop test batteries and other unilateral functional performance tests following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Design ...
BMJ

Questioning the rules of engagement: a critical analysis of the use of limb symmetry index for safe return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Objective To evaluate the association between limb symmetry index (LSI) in quadriceps and hamstrings strength together with hop tests, as a proxy of recovery, and the deviation from being symmetrical ...
Medical News Today

What to know about ACL screw pain symptoms

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery involves placing screws and staples to hold the knee in place. These screws may cause pain in the knee. In some cases, ACL surgery can fail. The ACL works to ...
USA Today

ACL-related injuries are very common. Here's what causes them, plus how to avoid them.

When it comes to knee injuries, none are more common than ones related to the anterior cruciate ligament, commonly called the ACL. This major band of supportive tissue in the knee is injured so ...