Intra-articular reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament.
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.
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