Korean Journal of Radiology

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Postoperative Evaluation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Measurements and Abnormalities on Radiographic and CT Imaging

  • Kim, Minchul (Department of Radiology, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University) ;
  • Choi, Yun Sun (Department of Radiology, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University) ;
  • Kim, Hyoungseop (Department of Radiology, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University) ;
  • Choi, Nam-Hong (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University)
  • Received : 2016.01.29
  • Accepted : 2016.06.05
  • Published : 2016.11.01
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Abstract

Reconstruction of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a well-established procedure for repair of ACL injury. Despite improvement of surgical and rehabilitation techniques over the past decades, up to 25% of patients still fail to regain satisfactory function after an ACL reconstruction. With development of CT imaging techniques for reducing metal artifacts, multi-planar reconstruction, and three-dimensional reconstruction, early post-operative imaging is increasingly being used to provide immediate feedback to surgeons regarding tunnel positioning, fixation, and device placement. Early post-operative radiography and CT imaging are easy to perform and serve as the baseline examinations for future reference.

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