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. 2024 Aug 27;16(8):e67956.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.67956. eCollection 2024 Aug.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Evidence-Based Concepts on Reconstruction, Repair and Future Developments

Anthony Thayaparan  1 , Shanjitha Kantharuban  1
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Evidence-Based Concepts on Reconstruction, Repair and Future Developments

Anthony Thayaparan et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a vital but frequently injured structure. An ACL injury can result in dysfunction, meniscal injuries, and the early onset of osteoarthritis. This article aims to discuss favourable reconstruction techniques through a literature review with consideration for novel methods in order to identify superior methods that provide a patient's return to function. Current surgical options include reconstruction using different types of autografts and allografts.

Keywords: acl repair; anterior cruciate ligament (acl); anterior cruciate ligament (acl) reconstruction; evidence-based; orthopaedics trauma.

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Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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