The 'Other' Cruciate Ligament: Newer Treatments for PCL Tears
... New study reports on posterior cruciate ligament treatment options, but investigation is ... been made in the understanding of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) anatomy and reconstruction, a ... those with PCL injuries. "An ACL ( anterior cruciate ligament ) tear is an injury of instability; a ...ACL Repair Creator William G. Clancy, Jr., MD Inducted into AOSSM Hall of Fame
... creator of the most common technique for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery, will be ... creator of the most common technique for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery, will be ... Wisconsin, he invented and perfected the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and ...Risks of Delaying ACL Reconstruction in Young Athletes May Be Too High, Study Shows
... (July 9-12) details the benefits and risks of repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in young athletes under the age of 14. ... (July 9-12) details the benefits and risks of repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in young athletes under the age of 14. "The ...Adding Eccentric Resistance Training Improves Muscle Strength Following ACL Surgery
... Full recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction can be difficult, but a review of several ... Rosemont, IL (Vocus) December 30, 2008 -- Full recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction can be difficult, but a review of several ...'Wildcat Power Cord' Repairs Cruciate Ligament in Dairy Cow's Knee
... cow could be kept in production, that would be worth quite a bit." The cruciate ligament is a dense tissue that connects the bones in the knee joint. ... -- until now, Anderson said. The three surgical techniques for cruciate ligaments in large animals have a failure rate of approximately 50 ...Shelbourne Releases New Information on Knee Replacement
... is also useful for treating any knee condition associated with extension loss including osteoarthritis, postoperative knee stiffness, acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, and arthrofibrosis. Summary These findings highlight the efficacy of improving range of motion in patients with ...Repair ACL Injuries in Young Athletes Quickly
... Dr. Theodore J. Ganley. "If we have a message, it's to treat these injuries when they occur." Athletes of all ages commonly tear the anterior cruciate ligament, better known as the ACL, that helps to anchor the knee. The piece of tissue "prevents the lower leg from gliding forward, preventing ...Type of Knee Surgery Makes Difference in Football Career
... Meniscus repair may cut playing time more than ACL reconstruction, findings show SATURDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) -- Complex anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction of a knee doesn't appear to shorten the career of a professional football player, but a simpler meniscus repair might, ...Treating Knee Ligament Injuries
... -- Injuries to the knee's medial cruciate ligament (MCL) may be treated successfully ... of a more complex injury involving the anterior cruciate ligament ( ACL ), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) or meniscus (cartilage between the ...American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2009 Annual Meeting 'Highlights and Hot Topics'
... knee meniscus repair, instead of surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Common athletic pivoting and contact injuries often ... to return to driving", call by physicians offering guidance after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery on the right (driving) knee might vary by type of ...Risks of Delaying ACL Reconstruction in Young Athletes May Be Too High, Study Shows
... Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado, (July 9-12) details the benefits and risks of repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in young athletes under the age of 14. "The risk of inducing a growth disturbance with early reconstruction of a torn ACL must be ...PFC SIGMA Fixed Bearing Knee System Cruciate - Substituting
Description:... substitution is required for the posterior cruciate ligament, the cruciate substituting components may be used for primary ... 2 Instruments provide for an easy transition from cruciate retaining ...PFC SIGMA Fixed Bearing Knee System Cruciate - Retaining
Description:... and packaging. Indicated for use for the surgeon who retains the posterior cruciate ligament, the cruciate retaining components utilize SPECIALIST 2 Instruments that allow easy ...BioPro® Modular TKO (Total Knee Original), PCL Retaining
Description:... Biopro Modular TKO implant is among the thinnest bone conserving Posterior cruciate Ligament sparing knees available. It provides all the benefits of the Biopro TKO implant and gives the option of sacrificing the anterior cruciate ....Universal Wedge Screws (Titanium)
Description:... The Stryker Universal Wedge Screw is a patented design for use in cruciate reconstruction and is indicated for soft tissue and BTB grafts. The Universal Wedge Screw is titanium, fully threaded, and has blunt threads which ...Bioabsorbable (PLLA) Wedge Interference Screws
Description:... The Stryker Bioabsorbable Wedge Interference Screw is made of Poly-L Lactic Acid (PLLA). The patented wedge design makes it perfect for cruciate reconstruction and is indicated for BTB and soft tissue ....ACL Tunnel-Preparation Instrumentation Set
Description:... The Stryker Universal ACL Instrumentation System has been developed to be utilized with a variety of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction techniques. With the Stryker Universal ACL Instrumentation system and endoscopic surgical technique, it is possible to ...Proven™ Posterior Stabilized Knee System
Description:... knee system is a long term, quality solution based on a clinically proven design. Available in both posterior stabilized and anatomically correct cruciate retaining configurations. In addition, instrument standardization and ease of identification keeps the user in mind and promotes functional ...Technique used in human ankle injuries modified to treat dogs' knees
... more than one million dogs suffer from cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) deficiency, which is comparable to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in humans. The common ... those seen with the bone-cutting technique." cruciate ligament tears are five times more common in dogs ...'Wildcat Power Cord' repairs cruciate ligament in dairy cow's knee
... a breeding injury in December 2007 when the cruciate ligament in her right knee ruptured. Dr. David ... that would be worth quite a bit." The cruciate ligament is a dense tissue that connects the ... said. The three surgical techniques for cruciate ligaments in large animals have a failure rate of ...Researchers win award for best clinical paper in orthopedic physical therapy
... most controversial topics in sports medicine-the management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Each year, nearly 250,000 Americans, ... and Screening Examination for Highly Active Individuals with Anterior cruciate Ligament Injury: Part 2: Determinants of Dynamic Knee Stability," was ...Knee injuries may start with strain on the brain, not the muscles
... in preventing ACL knee injuries, and suggests a shift from performance-based to prevention-based athletic training programs. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of the four major ligaments of the knee, and ACL injuries pose a rising public health problem as well as an economic strain on the ...Engineers create bone that blends into tendons
... turns into soft tissue, such as tendons or ligaments. If the technology is able to pass further testing, one application could be anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. Oftentimes, ACL surgery fails at the point where the ligament meets the bone. But if an artificial bone/ligament construct ...LifeNet Health Introduces New Sports Medicine Bio-Implants
... in repairing patient injuries. KinetiGraft Tendon and Triple Bunch Tendon can be used in the reconstruction of either the anterior or posterior cruciate ligament, as well as augmenting tendon instability. "The KinetiGraft Tendon or the Triple Bunch Tendon presents a solution to an individual ...