Fifty-two patients who had an extra-articular reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL ... we believe the lateral extra-articular reconstruction is not an acceptable form of treatment ...
In addition to the cruciate ligaments, there are the medial and lateral collateral ligaments and the menisci [crescent-shaped cartilage discs between the lower and upper thigh bones]. All ...
Most everyone has heard of an anterior cruciate ligament injury of the knee. This is a year-ending injury for football players, skiers and athletes as they recover from likely surgical reconstruction.