Management of Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Henry B. Ellis, Taylor K. Zak, Adam A. Jamnik, Dane R.G. Lind, Jessica Dabis, Michael Losito, Philip L. Wilson, Gilbert Moatshe
Abstract
» Overall evidence for the treatment of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in a pediatric or skeletally immature patient remains lows.» An ACL reconstruction is recommended with concomitant repairable chondral and meniscus injury or with symptoms of persistent instability despite high-quality rehabilitation.» Treatment decision for pediatric ACL reconstruction should use a shared decision-making model weighing the risks and benefits of both a nonoperative vs. surgical treatment.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAnterior cruciate ligamentConcomitantAnterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesMeniscusRehabilitationAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionACL injuryPhysical therapySurgeryPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysicsIncidence (geometry)OpticsKnee injuries and reconstruction techniquesSports injuries and preventionShoulder Injury and Treatment