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 ...
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ACL surgery: Overview

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