Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Knee ligament injuries.

H F Pompe van Meerdervoort

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |June 2, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Prompt surgical repair for acute knee ligament injuries is crucial to prevent chronic instability. Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical techniques, including acute repair and specific reconstructions, are key for successful knee function.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Prosthetic joint infection due to Staphylococcus aureus after use of a steroid nasal inhaler.

    Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·1996
    Same author

    Massive femoral osteolysis and early disintegration of a polyethylene-bearing surface of a total knee replacement. A case report.

    The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·1993
    Same author

    Traumatic avulsion of the ligamentum teres without dislocation of the hip. Two case reports.

    The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·1988
    Same author

    Myositis ossificans progressiva. A case report.

    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·1979
    Same author

    Piracetam in the management of spasticity in cerebral palsy.

    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·1978
    Same author

    The cast syndrome--vascular obstruction of the duodenum.

    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·1978
    Same journal

    SAMA Health Summit Abstracts.

    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2026
    Same journal

    On behalf of the South African Medical Association (SAMA), The Scientific Committee of the SAMA Health Summit, is pleased to pesent this abstract issue, showcasing the posters and oral presentations delivered at the Summit, which was held from 22-24 May 2026.

    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2026
    Same journal

    Proceedings of the 2<sup>nd</sup> Data Driven Surgery Conference (DDSC 2025).

    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2026
    Same journal

    Clinical practice guidelines for the management of fever and neutropenia in South African children and adolescents with cancer.

    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2026
    Same journal

    The changing fortunes of the District Health System in SA (1994 - 2020): A retrospective review.

    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2026
    Same journal

    Thomas Micheal Guntram Ignaz Rehle (1951 - 2025).

    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Sports Medicine
    • Biomechanics

    Background:

    • Acute knee ligament injuries require prompt recognition to avoid chronic symptomatic instability.
    • Untreated major ligament injuries can lead to the "beginning of the end" for knee function, necessitating reconstructive surgery.
    • Accurate diagnosis and classification of acute injuries and chronic instability are achievable through classical stress tests.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the importance of recognizing acute knee ligament injuries.
    • To describe the examination and classification techniques for knee instability.
    • To detail the surgical techniques for acute repair and reconstructive procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • Description of examination and classification techniques for knee instability.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Detailed explanation of acute surgical repair procedures.
  • Outline of selected reconstructive techniques for specific knee instabilities.

    • Main Results:

    • Acute surgical repair is presented as vastly superior to reconstructive procedures for acute injuries.
    • Specific reconstructive techniques are detailed: medial collateral ligament advancement for anteromedial subluxation, fascia lata for anterolateral subluxation, and gastrocnemius muscle transfer for posterior subluxation.
    • Extra-articular anterior reconstructions can be enhanced with intra-articular patellar tendon grafts for severe cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention for acute knee ligament injuries are paramount.
    • Specific reconstructive techniques offer viable solutions for chronic symptomatic knee instability.
    • Accurate classification and tailored surgical approaches are essential for optimal knee function restoration.