Objective This study aimed to investigate how knee extensor and flexor strength change over time after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Design Systematic review with longitudinal meta ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways ACL surgery involves reconstructing the torn ligament using a ...

Fibular fractions are among the quickest forms of leg break to heal, as the fibula are the smaller of the two lower leg bones that form the outer part of the shin and are not weight-bearing. These ...

Researchers estimate that about 20% of patients who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction will develop posttraumatic osteoarthritis (OA) within 10 years after surgery. That ...

Self-reported knee crepitus may predict osteoarthritis 1 year following ACL reconstruction, according to findings published ...

From recovery timelines to rehab protocols, a physical therapist shares everything you need to know about overcoming ACL injuries. Unfortunately, ACL injuries are far too common, with between 100,000 ...

The investigators also assessed cartilage changes associated with osteoarthritis in the preclinical models. The group that had delayed surgery showed more severe and extensive signs of cartilage ...

SAMBALPUR: The Orthopaedics department of Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in Burla has introduced ligament reconstruction surgery, providing much-needed relief to ...