Background: There has been a substantial increase in the amount of systematic reviews and
meta-analyses published on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Purpose: To quantify the …

The number of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries reported in athletes younger than 18
years has increased over the past 2 decades. Reasons for the increasing ACL injury rate …

Background: There have been no population-based studies to evaluate the rate of pediatric
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Purpose: The primary aim of the current …

Background: With the increasing involvement in organized athletics among children and
adolescents, more anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are being recognized in the …

In October 2017, the International Olympic Committee hosted an international expert group
of physical therapists and orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in treating and researching …

Background: In pediatric patients, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is
controversial; however, delaying surgery until skeletal maturity is complete may increase the …

Purpose To evaluate the rate at which children and adolescent athletes return to sporting
activities after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Methods Three databases …

Background: Debate regarding the optimal initial treatment for anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) injuries in children and adolescents has not resulted in a clear consensus for initial …

Background: In skeletally immature patients with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
and significant growth remaining, the risk of inducing a growth disturbance with early …

Purpose Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a common knee injury in paediatric and
adolescent patients. The population-based incidence of paediatric ACL injury is, however …