by Dr Anthony Theodorides, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon Athens, Greece
The burden of ACL injuries
Approximately 350,000 ACL reconstructions are carried out annually in the USA with the financial impact estimated to be around $2 billion. When the ACL tear is accompanied by meniscal or cartilage injury there is increased risk of developing subsequent osteoarthritis. Despite ACL reconstruction having excellent results, 20% of patients will suffer re-injury...