title: Acute repairs of the anterior cruciate ligament--past and present.
abstract: This article begins with a discussion of the anatomy, mechanism of injury, diagnosis, and natural history of untreated anterior cruciate ligament tears. The patient selection criteria and the present technique for repair of the anterior cruciate ligament are then described.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors