scholarly journals Massive Chondrolysis and Joint Destruction after Artificial Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Jack Carlson ◽  
Olivia Fox ◽  
Peter Kilby
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Joint Destruction ◽  
Young Athlete ◽  
Artificial Ligament ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair ◽  
Ligament Augmentation ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Anterior Cruciate ◽  
Synthetic Grafts

The Ligament Augmentation Reconstruction System (LARS) is an artificial ligament made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) used for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in Australia. Poor results with previous generations of synthetic grafts causing synovitis, graft failure, and premature osteoarthritis have encouraged the production of the newer LARS ligament with good results. We present a case of massive chondrolysis and joint destruction after LARS implantation requiring total knee replacement in a 23-year-old male. This case documents a rare and severe complication to the LARS ligament as caution for the implementation of this device in young athlete.

Rehabilitation Principles to Consider for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair

2021 ◽  
pp. 194173812110329
Author(s):  
Jocelyn Wu ◽  
Jamie L. Kator ◽  
Michael Zarro ◽  
Natalie L. Leong
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Ligament Repair ◽  
Acl Repair ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair ◽  
Ligament Augmentation ◽  
Internal Bracing ◽  
Anterior Cruciate ◽  
Repair Techniques

Context: Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is among the most common orthopaedic injuries, and reconstruction of a ruptured ACL is a common orthopaedic procedure. In general, surgical intervention is necessary to restore stability to the injured knee, and to prevent meniscal damage. Along with surgery, intense postoperative physical therapy is needed to restore function to the injured extremity. ACL reconstruction (ACLR) has been the standard of care in recent decades, and advances in surgical technology have reintroduced the prospect of augmented primary repair of the native ACL via a variety of methods. Evidence Acquisition: A search of PubMed database of articles and reviews available in English was performed through 2020. The search terms ACLR, anterior cruciate ligament repair, bridge enhanced acl repair, suture anchor repair, dynamic intraligamentary stabilization, internal bracing, suture ligament augmentation, and internal brace ligament augmentation were used. Study Design: Clinical review. Level of Evidence: Level 5. Results: No exact consensus exists on effective rehabilitation protocols after ACL repair techniques, as the variation in published protocols seem even greater than the variation in those for ACLR. For some techniques such as internal bracing and dynamic interligamentary stabilization, it is likely permissible for the patients to progress to full weightbearing and discontinue bracing sooner. However, caution should be applied with regard to earlier return to sport than after ACLR as to minimize risk for retear. Conclusion: More research is needed to address how physical therapies must adapt to these innovative repair techniques. Until that is accomplished, we recommend that physical therapists understand the differences among the various ACL surgery techniques discussed here and work with the surgeons to develop a rehabilitation protocol for their mutual patients. Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT): C.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with the Leeds-Keio Artificial Ligament

2000 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyosuke Fujikawa ◽  
Tatsuo Kobayashi ◽  
Yoshihiro Sasazaki ◽  
Hideo Matsumoto ◽  
Bahaa B. Seedhom
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Artificial Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

Acute and delayed anterior cruciate ligament repair results in similar short to mid-term outcomes

The Knee ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 142-149
Author(s):  
Harmen D. Vermeijden ◽  
Jelle P. van der List ◽  
Gregory S. DiFelice
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Ligament Repair ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

Effusions after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using the ligament augmentation device

1992 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haruyasu Yamamoto ◽  
Toshiro Ishibashi ◽  
Takeshi Muneta ◽  
Kohtaro Furuya ◽  
Takayuki Mizuta
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Ligament Augmentation ◽  
Anterior Cruciate
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