title: What is the role of the conservative intervention in the treatment of a torn anterior cruciate ligament?
abstract: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common and the economic burden of these injuries is high. However, the optimal management of a torn ACL of the knee is still controversial. Anterior cruciate ligament surgery is not suitable for all patients; there are some indications for non-surgical treatment with a strict neuromuscular rehabilitation program in selected patients. Neuromuscular rehabilitation is also necessary prior to ACL reconstruction. This is crucial for the primary and secondary prevention, too.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medicine Faculty of Gazi University, 06500 Beşevler, Ankara, Turkey. satikmd@gmail.com.
authors.forename: O Şahap
authors.initials: OŞ
authors.lastname: Atik
mesh_terms: D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008019:Life Style; D020127:Recovery of Function