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Rehabilitation Protocol Overview: ACL Reconstruction with Minor Meniscus Repair
General Considerations: Meniscus Repair Considerations:Flexion over 90 degrees loads the back of the meniscus, which is the area where tears occur during ACL injury events. For this reason, flexion is
- by adam-anz
Isolated ACL Reconstruction: Bone-Tendon-Bone AutoGraft // Post Op Procedure
General Guidelines // Precautions-Wear brace / immobilizer at all times except during bathing and physical therapy for the first 2 weeks. Keep brace locked in extension while the block is
- by Anz
When Is An Athlete Ready For Contact Sports After ACL Surgery?
Returning to Sport Following ACL Reconstruction After ACL reconstruction1, the most common question is also the most difficult to answer: “When will I be ready to go back to ___?”
- by Anz
ACL Knee Injuries
Injury Overview ACL knee injuries are among the most common injuries for athletes. The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of four ligaments that make up the knee joint and
- by Anz
The Biology of ACL Healing: The Wild Card of Recovery
Ligamentization – The Wild Card After an ACL injury1, reconstruction of the ligament is often a recommended treatment. One of the most critical steps in ACL reconstruction2 is grafting a
- by Anz
Save the Menisci: Meniscal Root Tears
Background & General Considerations The menisci are c-shaped, rubber-like cartilage discs that reside inside the knee joint. There are two menisci in every knee, one on the inner side (medial
- by Anz
Chondroplasty
Articular cartilage is a soft, fibrous tissue that covers the ends of bones within a joint, allowing for smooth, low-friction motion. Articular cartilage can become damaged through trauma associated with
- by Anz
FCL Reconstruction
There are four major ligaments, or “restraints” to the knee joint. They include the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and posterior lateral complex
- by Anz
PCL Reconstruction
The PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) is a ligament that is located inside the knee joint near the back of the knee. This particular ligament is responsible for keeping the bone
- by Anz
Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction
Multi-ligament knee injuries are serious injuries that are often considered complex. This type of injury occurs when more than one ligament is affected during injury. There are four major ligaments
- by adam-anz
Rehabilitation Protocol Overview: ACL Reconstruction with Minor Meniscus Repair
General Considerations: Meniscus Repair Considerations:Flexion over 90 degrees loads the back of the meniscus, which is the area where tears occur during ACL injury events. For this reason, flexion is
- by adam-anz
Isolated ACL Reconstruction: Bone-Tendon-Bone AutoGraft // Post Op Procedure
General Guidelines // Precautions-Wear brace / immobilizer at all times except during bathing and physical therapy for the first 2 weeks. Keep brace locked in extension while the block is
- by Anz
When Is An Athlete Ready For Contact Sports After ACL Surgery?
Returning to Sport Following ACL Reconstruction After ACL reconstruction1, the most common question is also the most difficult to answer: “When will I be ready to go back to ___?”
- by Anz
ACL Knee Injuries
Injury Overview ACL knee injuries are among the most common injuries for athletes. The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of four ligaments that make up the knee joint and
- by Anz
The Biology of ACL Healing: The Wild Card of Recovery
Ligamentization – The Wild Card After an ACL injury1, reconstruction of the ligament is often a recommended treatment. One of the most critical steps in ACL reconstruction2 is grafting a
- by Anz
Save the Menisci: Meniscal Root Tears
Background & General Considerations The menisci are c-shaped, rubber-like cartilage discs that reside inside the knee joint. There are two menisci in every knee, one on the inner side (medial
- by Anz
Chondroplasty
Articular cartilage is a soft, fibrous tissue that covers the ends of bones within a joint, allowing for smooth, low-friction motion. Articular cartilage can become damaged through trauma associated with
- by Anz
FCL Reconstruction
There are four major ligaments, or “restraints” to the knee joint. They include the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and posterior lateral complex
- by Anz
PCL Reconstruction
The PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) is a ligament that is located inside the knee joint near the back of the knee. This particular ligament is responsible for keeping the bone
- by Anz
Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction
Multi-ligament knee injuries are serious injuries that are often considered complex. This type of injury occurs when more than one ligament is affected during injury. There are four major ligaments