Management of Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: A Critical Analysis.
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JBJS reviews
ISSN: 2329-9185
Titre abrégé: JBJS Rev
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101674872
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Date de publication:
01 08 2023
01 08 2023
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2023
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Résumé
» Overall evidence for the treatment of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in a pediatric or skeletally immature patient remains lows.» An ACL reconstruction is recommended with concomitant repairable chondral and meniscus injury or with symptoms of persistent instability despite high-quality rehabilitation.» Treatment decision for pediatric ACL reconstruction should use a shared decision-making model weighing the risks and benefits of both a nonoperative vs. surgical treatment.
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pubmed: 37535763
doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.22.00223
pii: 01874474-202308000-00001
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Copyright © 2023 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated.
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