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http://dx.doi.org/10.3348/kjr.2016.17.6.919

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)
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Korean Journal of Radiology / v.17, no.6, 2016 , pp. 919-930 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Anterior cruciate ligament; Reconstruction; Radiograph; CT; Knee; Postoperative;
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