Acute ruptures of the cruciate ligaments: outcome of primary repair.
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.
Theodorou
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Orthopaedic Department, Athens Naval Hospital, Greece.
Miliotis
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E
Syrmalis
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L
Grivas
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T
Paevanas
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C
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