ACL Reconstruction, by Roger D. Morin: Difference between revisions
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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments that control the stability of the human knee. The purpose of the ACL, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL), and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are to bind the femur to the tibia while allowing extension and flexion and limiting lateral motion [1]. The ACL prevents the shin bone from travelling forward during regular motion. One of the most common injures to the human knee is tearing the ACL during physical activity. A wide variety of activities can cause damage to the ACL, including playing soccer, quickly changing directions, skiing, and any activity were athletes wear cleats [2]. | The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments that control the stability of the human knee. The purpose of the ACL, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL), and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are to bind the femur to the tibia while allowing extension and flexion and limiting lateral motion [1]. The ACL prevents the shin bone from travelling forward during regular motion. One of the most common injures to the human knee is tearing the ACL during physical activity. A wide variety of activities can cause damage to the ACL, including playing soccer, quickly changing directions, skiing, and any activity were athletes wear cleats [2]. | ||
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Background
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments that control the stability of the human knee. The purpose of the ACL, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL), and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are to bind the femur to the tibia while allowing extension and flexion and limiting lateral motion [1]. The ACL prevents the shin bone from travelling forward during regular motion. One of the most common injures to the human knee is tearing the ACL during physical activity. A wide variety of activities can cause damage to the ACL, including playing soccer, quickly changing directions, skiing, and any activity were athletes wear cleats [2].
