Research Notes on ACL Reconstruction Alternatives
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL reconstruction) is a surgical tissue graft replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the knee, to restore its function after anterior cruciate ligament injury. The torn ligament is removed from the knee before the graft is inserted....read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- ACL reconstruction requires graft transplantation in replacement of the injured ligament.1
- The patellar tendon, hamstring tendon, and artificial tendons are used for reconstruction.1
- Aside from surgery, there are other alternative treatment for ACL injuries such as rest, drugs and rehabilitation, or physical therapy.2
Top Resources on ACL Reconstruction Alternatives
- PrivateHealthcareUK: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
- eMedTV: ACL Reconstruction Alternatives
- medscape: Quadriceps Tendon: An Alternative Graft Source For ACL Reconstruction
- CaringMedical.com: Surgical Alternatives To Knee Ligament Surgery
- The New York Times Health Guide: ACL Reconstruction(Sept. 8, 2008)
- JointHealing.com: ACL Reconstruction Surgery
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PrivateHealthcareUK: Anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
- ↑ eMedTV: ACL Reconstruction Alternatives
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