Author/Authors :
Afifi, Faik K. Kantonsspital Bruderholz - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Switzerland , Arnold, Markus P. Kantonsspital Bruderholz - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Switzerland , Friederich, Niklaus F. Kantonsspital Bruderholz - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Switzerland , Hirschmann, Michael T. Kantonsspital Bruderholz - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Switzerland
Abstract :
Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most frequently performed procedures in orthopaedics.Although most of the patients show a satisfactory outcome reflecting stable and pain free knees, some complain about persistent or recurrent instability or pain after ACL reconstruction.