10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a criteria for operative treatment of an ACL injury?
Unwillingness to comply with post-operative rehabilitation
What is considered the "gold standard" for ACL reconstructions?
Bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) autografts
Which of the following is NOT listed as a complaint associated with BPTB grafts?
Anteroposterior knee laxity values closer to normal
Which of the following is the most common graft used in sports clinics?
Hamstring grafts
Which of the following is NOT listed as an advantage of hamstring grafts over BPTB grafts?
Faster recovery time
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the timing of surgery after an ACL injury?
Timing of surgery, whether at 48 hours, 1 week, or 4 weeks, will not affect the outcome
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the graft choice for ACL reconstruction?
The graft may be either an allograft or an autograft
Which of the following is listed as a criteria for operative treatment of an ACL injury?
All of the above
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the criteria for operative treatment of an ACL injury?
The patient should be younger than 40 years old
Which of the following is NOT listed as a criteria for operative treatment of an ACL injury?
History of previous ACL surgery
Test your knowledge on the factors affecting strain on the anterior cruciate ligament during knee movements. Learn about how muscle actions can impact the tension in the ACL in different joint positions.
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