title: Part 1. Innovations in treating anterior cruciate ligament deficiency.
abstract: Orthopaedic clinicians and researchers have made great strides in understanding the intricacy of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The number of ACL injuries is increasing with a more active population and more advanced diagnostic techniques. The ACL's importance for normal knee function has created a great need to find reconstructive techniques that will restore and maintain the complex motion of the knee.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Rothenberg
mesh_terms: D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*