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  2. Acromioclavicular ligament - Wikipedia

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    Superior acromioclavicular ligament [ edit ] This ligament is a quadrilateral band, covering the superior part of the articulation, and extending between the upper part of the lateral end of the clavicle and the adjoining part of the upper surface of the acromion .

  3. Acromioclavicular joint - Wikipedia

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    The acromioclavicular ligament, which attaches the clavicle to the acromion of the scapula. Superior acromioclavicular ligament. This ligament is a quadrilateral band, covering the superior part of the articulation, and extending between the upper part of the lateral end of the clavicle and the adjoining part of the upper surface of the acromion.

  4. Knee replacement - Wikipedia

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    Knee replacement surgery can be performed as a partial or a total knee replacement. [3] In general, the surgery consists of replacing the diseased or damaged joint surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic components shaped to allow continued motion of the knee.

  5. Weaver–Dunn procedure - Wikipedia

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    There is currently no "gold standard" surgery to repair acromioclavicular separations, and many surgeries have been created. However, this is one of the more common fixes. The original surgery is described as follows. Resection of the distal 2 cm of distal clavicle; Detaching the acromial end of the coracoacromial ligament, and possibly ...

  6. Category:Knee ligaments - Wikipedia

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  7. Acromion - Wikipedia

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    Together with the coracoid process, it extends laterally over the shoulder joint. The acromion is a continuation of the scapular spine, and hooks over anteriorly. It articulates with the clavicle (collar bone) to form the acromioclavicular joint. [1]

  8. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - Wikipedia

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    Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System (LARS) The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee is commonly injured. There is insufficient re-vascularization of the ligament after complete rupture, which limits its ability to heal and necessitates reconstruction surgery. Within the last 20 years, new types of synthetic ligaments have been developed.

  9. Posterolateral corner injuries - Wikipedia

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    The fibular collateral ligament (FCL) connects the femur to the fibula. It attaches on the femur just proximal and posterior to the femoral lateral epicondyle and extends approximately 70 mm down the knee to attach to the fibular head. [10] [11] From 0° to 30° of knee flexion, the FCL is the main structure preventing varus opening of the knee ...