Tear of the anterior cruciate ligament as a late complication of meniscectomy.
During the years 1973-5 we performed 190 meniscectomies. We report 4 cases of tears of the anterior cruciate ligament after meniscectomy. Although this complication is mentioned in the literature, very few orthopaedic surgeons are familiar with it.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications