title: Anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Operative and rehabilitative options.
abstract: Injury to the ACL carries significant morbidity and it is an injury that afflicts and disables those enjoying a demanding active lifestyle. A decision on the most appropriate treatment is a difficult one and should be taken seriously because all treatment options require dedication and hard work for a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Insall, Scott, Kelly Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Gotlin
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Huie
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D001915:Braces; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D015915:Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular