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The American Journal of Sports Medicine 13:183-186 (1985)
© 1985 SAGE Publications

The course of partial anterior cruciate ligament ruptures

Magnus Odensten, MD, PhD

Sports and Trauma Research Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden

Jack Lysholm

Sports and Trauma Research Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden

Jan Gillquist

Sports and Trauma Research Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden

In a prospective study 21 consecutive patients were followed up for an average of 6 years after partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) diagnosed by clinical examination and arthroscopy. The ACL tear was treated conservatively and associated lesions were su tured. At followup a knee function score was recorded. The maximum possible score was 100 points. The mean score at followup was 93 ± 6 points. All patients were classified as good or excellent. Three knees were unstable at followup, but the score was not impaired. With a partial tear of the ACL the course is benign and the long-term result good, in contrast to total ruptures of ACLs. It is, therefore, important to make an accurate diagnosis in order to choose the proper treat ment.




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