Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries in Growing Skeleton - Review article
Abstract
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the adult patients are thoroughly studied and published in
orthopedic literature. Until recently, little was known about similar injuries in skeletally growing patients. The
more frequent involvement of this age group in various athletic activities and the improved diagnostic
modalities have increased the awareness and interest of ACL injuries in skeletally immature patients. ACL
reconstruction in growing skeleton is controversial and carries some risks to the tibial and femoral growth plate.
A guarded approach to ACL reconstruction is recommended in skeletally immature patients. Modification of
activity of ACL injured young patient, proper rehabilitation and prudent planning of adolescent age ACL
reconstruction carries the least risks of growth plate violation.
Address correspondence to:
Dr. Saleh W. AlHarby, FRCS
Associate Professor
Consultant Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Department of Orthopaedics
King Khalid University Hospital
College of Medicine
King Saud University
P.O. Box 87996, Riyadh 11652
Saudi Arabia
E-mail address: alharbys@gmail.com
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