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Cruciate ligament rupture: all you need to know
In addition to the cruciate ligaments, there are the medial and lateral collateral ligaments and the menisci [crescent-shaped cartilage discs between the lower and upper thigh bones]. All ...
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Cruciate ligament rupture: How does it happen, treatment, long-term consequences, why women have a high risk of injury
In addition to the cruciate ligaments, there are the medial and lateral collateral ligaments and the menisci [crescent-shaped cartilage discs between the lower and upper thigh bones]. All ...
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Meniscal tears, repairs and replacement: their relevance to osteoarthritis of the knee
The menisci of the knee are important load sharers and shock absorbers in the joint. Meniscal tears are common, and whenever possible meniscal tears should be surgically repaired. Meniscectomy leads ...
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Militao Out for the Season: A Devastating Blow for Real Madrid
Éder Militao's season came to an abrupt end during Saturday's match against Osasuna, as he suffered a "complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament with involvement of both menisci in the ...
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Paediatric anterior cruciate ligament injuries: management, treatment rationale and long-term outcomes (PhD Academy Award)
The prevailing clinical dogma, in many centres, has been to undertake early ACL reconstruction to protect the other knee structures such as menisci and cartilage. Current evidence is sparse.