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  2. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - Wikipedia

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    Left knee following hamstring autograft ACL reconstruction, partial meniscectomy and medial meniscus repair. "Socks" are actually post-op pressure stockings. Hamstring autografts are made with the semitendinosus tendon, either alone or accompanied by the gracilis tendon for a stronger graft. The semitendinosus is an accessory hamstring (the ...

  3. Hamstring - Wikipedia

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    The common criteria of any hamstring muscles are: Muscles should originate from ischial tuberosity. Muscles should be inserted over the knee joint, in the tibia or in the fibula. Muscles will be innervated by the tibial branch of the sciatic nerve. Muscle will participate in flexion of the knee joint and extension of the hip joint.

  4. Medial patellofemoral ligament - Wikipedia

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    An orthopedic surgeon replaces the injured ligament with either a hamstring tendon from the patient [6] or from a allograft tendon from a cadaver [8] The surgeon uses an arthroscope to view the interior of the knee, and the reconstruction itself is performed with two small incisions. Initial surgery takes approximately one hour, and the patient ...

  5. Anterior cruciate ligament - Wikipedia

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    Anterior cruciate ligament surgery is a complex operation that requires expertise in the field of orthopedic and sports medicine. Many factors should be considered when discussing surgery, including the athlete's level of competition, age, previous knee injury, other injuries sustained, leg alignment, and graft choice.

  6. Posterior cruciate ligament injury - Wikipedia

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    Some stretches to help prevent injury to the posterior cruciate ligament include stretching of the hamstring muscles by extending the legs, toes pointing up, leaning forward until the stretch is felt and holding for a few seconds. Exercises that strengthen the knee joints and the hamstrings include prone knee flexion. Where the knee flexes all ...

  7. Biceps femoris tendon rupture - Wikipedia

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    an associated loss in hamstring strength (i.e. a decreased ability to flex the knee joint against resistance) In some avulsion fractures, the bone fragment may be palpated through the skin; The R.I.C.E. technique should be administered, however, a sports injury specialist is recommended for the possibility of surgery.

  8. Posterolateral corner injuries - Wikipedia

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    [10] [11] From 0° to 30° of knee flexion, the FCL is the main structure preventing varus opening of the knee joint. [6] [7] The popliteofibular ligament (PFL) connects the popliteus muscle at the musculotendinous junction to the posterior and medial portion of the fibular styloid. It has two divisions, anterior and posterior, and acts to ...

  9. Unhappy triad - Wikipedia

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    Treatment of the unhappy triad usually requires surgery. An ACL surgery is common and the meniscus can be treated during the surgery as well. The MCL is rehabilitated through time and immobilization. Physical therapy after the surgery and the use of a knee brace help speed up the healing process. A typical surgery for a blown knee includes:

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