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Archive > May, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 5

Are You Ready for Anatomic ACL Reconstruction?

More orthopedic surgeons are matching the knee's natural anatomy when they fix torn anterior cruciate ligaments.

C. David Geier, MD

Anterior cruciate ligament tears are devastating injuries for serious athletes and weekend warriors alike. With no shortage of each, ACL repairs are among the most common orthopedic procedures performed. Today a growing number of orthopods are opting to reconstruct the ACL in ways that closely match the knee's natural anatomy. Read on to learn more about this so-called anatomic approach.

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