Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Radiologic Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis

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Authors

Adil Ajuied · Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Fabian Wong · Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Christian Smith · Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Mark L. Norris · Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Peter Earnshaw · Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Diane Back · Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Andrew Davies

Abstract

Results support the proposition that ACL injury predisposes knees to osteoarthritis, while ACL reconstruction surgery has a role in reducing the risk of developing degenerative changes at 10 years. However, returning to sports activities after ligament reconstruction may exacerbate the development of arthritis.

Topics & Keywords

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Tendon Structure and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 42, Issue 9, pp. 2242-2252

DOI: 10.1177/0363546513508376

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