CARDIFF, Wales — Tapered stainless steel screws used for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction had higher pullout strengths than nearly identical screws with nontapered shafts, according to the ...

ACL reconstruction is a widely accepted treatment for patients who have instability symptoms from ACL deficiency and desire to resume activity. Surgical reconstruction may be appropriate, for many of ...

Biodegradable anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft fixation screws are being utilized with increased frequency in ACL reconstruction as orthopaedic surgeons look for an alternative to metal ...

Before revision ACL reconstruction, the cause for failure must be identified. Utilizing history, physical examination, and radiologic evaluation, including x-rays and, occasionally, magnetic resonance ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways ACL surgery involves reconstructing the torn ligament using a ...