title: Acute ruptures of the cruciate ligaments: outcome of primary repair.
abstract: In the years 1977 to 1984, 56 patients underwent primary suture of acutely ruptured cruciate ligaments. Thirty-six (64.3 per cent) were regarded as excellent or good results and 20 (35.7 per cent) were regarded as fair or poor results. It is concluded that this is a satisfactory method of treatment and that this will reduce the number needing a late reconstructive operation.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Department, Athens Naval Hospital, Greece.
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Theodorou
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Miliotis
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Syrmalis
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Grivas
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Paevanas
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D009068:Movement; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011379:Prognosis; D012421:Rupture