ACL Injuries and Reconstruction

A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary and definitions related to ACL injuries and their treatment.

ACL tear

A common athletic injury leading to instability of the knee.

Lachman's test

A clinical test used to assess the integrity of the ACL.

PCL

Posterior Cruciate Ligament, often assessed in conjunction with ACL tears.

Meniscal tears

Injuries to the menisci of the knee, often associated with ACL tears.

Anteromedial bundle

The bundle of the ACL most responsible for restraining anterior tibial translation.

Pivot shift test

A test used to evaluate rotational stability of the knee.

Graft fixation

Methods to secure the graft in ACL reconstruction.

Allograft

A graft obtained from a donor, used in ACL reconstruction.

Osteolysis

Bone loss that can occur after ACL reconstruction, evaluated via CT scan.

Prognosis

The expected outcome of ACL reconstruction, often high for return to sport.