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2016, Number 2

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Ortho-tips 2016; 12 (2)

Anterior cruciate ligament injury. Current treatment options for the athlete

Garín ZDE, Reyes PE, Penagos PA

Language: Spanish
References: 22
Page: 88-95
PDF size: 143.62 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are common in the population. The type of the sport the athlete practices is also a risk factor; these injuries are more common in women. The symptoms are varied, the most important being the hemarthrosis. The diagnosis is clinical and confirmed by imaging studies such as MRI. For the treatment should be taken into account four important factors in athletes undergoing reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament; these factors are: the time of surgery, type of graft, anatomical reconstruction of the ACL by transtibial technique or anteromedial portal and single or double bundle reconstruction. The main objective of the rehabilitation program is to reintegrate the athlete to sports activities in the sixth month after surgery. Because each athlete is different, the safe return to sports activities should be individualized rather than follow a strict time line. Physical therapy and rehabilitation is a critical component of recovery after a reconstruction to regain range of motion of the knee, quadriceps strength and a normal gait.


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