title: How to read post-operative radiographs and CT scans after single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
abstract: Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a well-established surgical procedure. However, post-operative imaging in the early phase is not routinely performed. The rationale for performing such imaging is to provide a baseline examination for future controls, to provide immediate feedback to surgeons regarding tunnel placement, and to assess placement of fixation devices. The purpose of this paper is to enable the reader to accurately read post-operative radiographs and CT scans after single-bundle ACL reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Postboks 6165, 5892, Bergen, Norway, apparkar@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Anagha P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Parkar
authors.forename: Miraude E A M P
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Adriaensen
authors.forename: Torbjørn
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Strand
authors.forename: Eivind
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Inderhaug
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Harlem
authors.forename: Eirik
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Solheim
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D059549:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome