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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Results showed meniscal repair failure rate was 16% at 6-year follow-up. Meniscal repair failure was more common ...

Dear Doctors: I twisted my knee snowboarding. I thought it was just a sprain, but it turns out I have a partial tear in my ACL. My doctor says I need surgery. If I just wait and am very careful, won’t ...

A study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine examines meniscal repair performed concurrently with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for acutely injured knees. The multicenter ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO — Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed ...

Functional outcomes were similar for immediate reconstruction and optional later reconstruction. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears can lead to joint instability and impaired knee function.

An article published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine examines the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injury in the United States. The study uses ICD-9 codes in the National Hospital ...

I heard a pop. That’s usually the first indicator of an ACL tear. Then comes the swelling. Either way, if it happens, you’re likely going to notice it. If you’re an adult, addressing the injury ...

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Sports injuries, and especially torn ACLs, are happening all too often, but a new surgery offered in the Metro hopes to give patients better and faster results. The ...

Most athletes try to avoid dwelling on serious injuries — especially ones that could lead to surgery, long recovery times and uncertain returns to peak performance. Dr. Tomas Pevny, a 30-year Roaring ...