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2. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - Wikipedia

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   Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACL) surgery is a common intervention. 1 in every 3,000 American ruptures their ACL and between 100,000 and 300,000 reconstruction surgeries will be performed each year in the United States.

3. Torn ACLs may heal with therapy instead of surgery, though ...

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   ACL reconstruction has long been thought to reduce risks of developing the condition, but more recent research shows that about 50% of patients who have surgery still develop it within 12 to 14 years.

4. Anterior cruciate ligament injury - Wikipedia

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   Injuries to the ACL are common, 250,000 ACL injuries occur on an annual basis. This corresponds to a 1 in 3,000 chance of an individual sustaining an ACL injury. Ligaments in the ACL or meniscus are usually torn with an external force being applied to the knee joint. The ACL can be torn without an external force being applied [11]

5. Arthroscopy - Wikipedia

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   This reduces recovery time and may increase the rate of success due to less trauma to the connective tissue. It has gained popularity due to evidence of faster recovery times with less scarring, because of the smaller incisions. [1] Irrigation fluid (most commonly 'normal' saline) is used to distend the joint and make a surgical space.

6. New ACL procedure could speed up recovery for athletes - AOL

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   The procedure uses an implant that allows the body to repair the ligament without the use of a graft. Skip to main content. Need help? Call us! 800-290-4726. Login / Join. Mail ...

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8. Anterior cruciate ligament - Wikipedia

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   The first report focused on children and the timing of an ACL reconstruction. ACL injuries in children are a challenge because children have open growth plates in the bottom of the femur or thigh bone and on the top of the tibia or shin. An ACL reconstruction typically crosses the growth plates, posing a theoretical risk of injury to the growth ...

9. Manchester City's Rodri ruled out for remainder of Premier ...

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   Rodri underwent surgery this week to repair his ACL and "some meniscus," Guardiola said. The 28-year-old midfielder was injured during Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday. "Next ...