After ACL reconstruction, the quadriceps muscle does not activate well, and the knee cannot fully extend. This so-called ...

It is not uncommon for arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI), where the quadriceps cannot be activated, to occur immediately ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Isolated ACL reconstruction had a graft failure rate of 10% vs. 4% in ACL plus anterolateral ligament ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Quadriceps tendon autograft has emerged as an excellent option for ACL reconstruction, particularly for active ...

A comparison of matched patient cases involving ACL repair with ACL reconstruction found that patients who undergo ACL repair have better outcomes than those who have ACL reconstruction, according to ...

A preclinical study by HSS investigators found that earlier anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction led to lower immune cell activity, less inflammation and fewer joint changes associated with ...

Correspondence to Dr Duncan E Meuffels, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, 3015 GD, The Netherlands; d.meuffels{at}erasmusmc.nl Objective To assess whether initial ...

A new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City presented today at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2022 Annual Meeting found that a novel surgical ...

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a common sporting injury. Reconstruction of the ruptured ACL is accepted as standard treatment for athletes as it allows them to resume sporting activities.

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways ACL and PCL injuries might seem similar but are actually different in ...