Delayed anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction increases the incidence of medial meniscal bucket handle tears and medial compartment chondral injuries in patients aged 40 years and older
Itaru Kawashima, Takashi Tsukahara, Tadahiro Sakai, Ryosuke Kawai, Shinya Ishizuka, Hideki Hiraiwa, Shiro Imagama
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSurgeryAnterior cruciate ligamentTearsOrthopedic surgeryMedial meniscusOsteoarthritisOdds ratioIncidence (geometry)Anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionArthroscopyACL injuryInternal medicinePathologyAlternative medicineOpticsPhysicsKnee injuries and reconstruction techniquesTotal Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesOsteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms