Controversies in the Technical Aspects of ACL Reconstruction An Evid
This book provides the reader with the best available evidence on the most pressing issues relating to reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) with the goal of supporting surgical reconstruction of the ACL and improving outcomes for patient
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Controversies in the Technical Aspects of ACL Reconstruction An Evidence-Based Medicine Approach
Controversies in the Technical Aspects of ACL Reconstruction
Norimasa Nakamura • Stefano Zaffagnini Robert G. Marx • Volker Musahl Editors
Controversies in the Technical Aspects of ACL Reconstruction An Evidence-Based Medicine Approach
Editors Norimasa Nakamura Institute for Medical Science in Sports Osaka Health Science University Osaka Japan Stefano Zaffagnini Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli University of Bologna Bologna Italy
Robert G. Marx Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY USA Volker Musahl UPMC Center for Sports Medicine Pittsburgh, PA USA
ISBN 978-3-662-52740-5 ISBN 978-3-662-52742-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-52742-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017933096 © ISAKOS 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany The registered company address is: Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin, Germany
Preface
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery has changed and evolved extensively for over the last few decades. There are many controversies that exist with respect to the technical aspects of this surgery. In this book, we attempted to present the controversial aspects in an evidence-based fashion. In several cases, the topic is so controversial that we presented chapters presenting the evidence for either side of the argument. Evidence-based medicine is when the physician uses the best available literature to assist in decision-making for a given patient. While there is not always a perfect answer for a given clinical dilemma, we attempted to present the information in as unbiased manner as possible. The following pages will take the reader through ACL injury from prevention to clinical decision-making to surgical technique. We hope that we assist the reader to take better care of their patients using the available
