Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair-Here to Stay or History Repeating Itself?

Clin Sports Med. 2024 Jul;43(3):433-448. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2023.09.001. Epub 2023 Sep 29.

Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries continue to be a prevalent concern among athletes and individuals with an active lifestyle. Traditionally, the standard of care for ACL tears has involved surgical reconstruction using autograft or allograft. This article aims to provide an overview of the evolving landscape of primary ACL repair, examining the current evidence, surgical techniques, patient selection criteria, outcomes, and potential future directions in this field.

Keywords: ACL repair; Complications; Healing potential; Outcomes; Selection criteria; Techniques.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries* / surgery
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction* / methods
  • Athletic Injuries / surgery
  • Humans
  • Patient Selection