Complications of intra-articular anterior cruciate reconstruction.
Intra-articular reconstruction of the ACL is a powerful technique, but is associated with a variety of potential complications. Careful patient selection, precise intraoperative technique, and aggressive rehabilitation can help minimize these problems. Our most common complication, postoperative limitation of motion, was nearly eliminated by a change to arthroscopic surgical technique and early motion.
D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009068:Movement; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation