Abstract
Partial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears can involve isolated injury to the anteromedial (AM) bundle, the posterolateral (PL) bundle, or ACL remnant healing to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). The viability and function of the partial ACL tear is assessed through history, physical examination, including laximetry utilizing new technologies, imaging, and arthroscopy. New treatment algorithms aim at individualizing treatment for partial ACL injuries to ultimately improve clinical outcomes for patients.
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Ohashi, B. et al. (2013). Partial ACL Ruptures: Knee Laxity Measurements and Pivot Shift. In: Doral, M., Karlsson, J. (eds) Sports Injuries. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36801-1_85-1
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