title: Intra-articular reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament.
abstract: In this article, the author provides criteria for the recommendation of surgical intervention in acute and chronic anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency and describes various intra-articular procedures for both conditions. Intra-articular reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament with a vascularized patellar tendon graft is described in detail, as are the excellent results achieved with this procedure over the past 8 years.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D010329:Patella; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods