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Published on: October 20, 2023
[Ligamentous knee injuries in children: Focus on cruciate ligaments]
Maiti Muenchgesang1, Daniel Guenther2
1Department for Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Sports Medicine, Cologne Merheim Medical Center, Witten/Herdecke University, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51109, Köln, Deutschland.
Abstract:
In cruciate ligament injuries in childhood and adolescence, bony avulsion injuries are common in addition to purely ligamentous ruptures. The injury patterns and mechanisms, continued longitudinal growth and psychosocial factors must be taken into account in the diagnostics and treatment. This article describes the most important techniques of surgical and nonoperative management, the associated rehabilitation protocols, as well as options for primary and secondary prevention.
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