title: Management of anterior cruciate ligament injury: pathophysiology and treatment.
abstract: Anterior cruciate ligament injury, a common soft tissue injury of the knee joint, is increasing in incidence particularly in young active people. It causes instability of the knee that leads to meniscal tears, cartilage defects and early osteoarthritis. This review summarizes aspects of anterior cruciate ligament injury management.
authors.affiliation: Specialty Registrar in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, Royal London Hospital, London E1 1BB.
authors.forename: Sulaiman
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Alazzawi
authors.affiliation: Specialty Registrar in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex.
authors.forename: Mohamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sukeik
authors.affiliation: Specialty Registrar in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, University College Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Mazin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ibrahim
authors.affiliation: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Divisional Clinical Director of Surgical Specialties and Director of the Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health, University College Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Fares S
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Haddad
mesh_terms: D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*