TORONTO — The 2-year results of ACL reconstruction performed in 29 children using their parents’ living donor hamstring tendon allografts showed 94% of patients could return to strenuous activities ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ACL reconstruction using allograft in young patients more often results in the need for revision than procedures ...

July 12, 2011 (San Diego, California) — The use of smaller hamstring graft size and younger age are both significant predictors of failure in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and are ...

Using soft tissue allografts (cadaver tissue) in ACL reconstructions may increase the risks for a revision reconstruction postoperatively, according to new research. The study adds to research ...

Orthocell successfully conducted a pre-clinical evaluation using CelGro® collagen rope to replace the need for an autologous tendon graft for ACL reconstruction Study showed host ligament stem cells ...

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most widely studied ligaments in the body. It is estimated that 100,000 ACL reconstructions are performed each year in the United States. There are ...

The ACL, a ligament stretching from the front to the back of the knee, aids in keeping the knee stable. Despite being a very common injury, until today, the only surgical treatment available for torn ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study suggests young athletes who need knee ligament surgery do better over the long run when their own tissue is used for the reconstruction procedure, rather than ...

ACL reconstruction surgery can help restore mobility and stability to the knee following a severe injury. These injuries include tearing and are more common in athletes. The anterior cruciate ligament ...