Parikh Shital N. (ed.) The Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Evaluation and Management Strategies

Springer, 2018. — 301 p. — ISBN: 978-3-319-64770-8This unique book fills the void in the existing literature related to the diagnosis and evaluation of pediatric ACL injuries and presents both current and emerging surgical techniques for pediatric ACL reconstruction. Once considered rare, these injuries are on the rise as children are increasingly active and engaged in high-impact sports. Historically, these injuries have been treated with benign neglect, but there is increasing evidence that non-operative treatment approaches can lead to recurrent instability, further injury to the meniscus or cartilage, and eventually joint degeneration.Opening with discussion of epidemiology, developmental anatomy, and assessment and radiography, this one-stop resource then presents conservative and surgical management strategies and algorithms, including ACL reconstruction without bone tunnels, use of epiphyseal tunnels, trans-physeal tunnels, or hybrid techniques. Special attention is given to the young female athlete, complications, prevention strategies, rehabilitation and return to play considerations.Bringing together the latest clinical evidence with the preferred techniques of experts in the field, The Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament is a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the inherent problems in treating ACL injuries in the pediatric patient, useful for pediatric orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic sports medicine surgeons, primary care sports medicine physicians and other professionals working with the young athlete.Pediatric and Adolescent ACL Injury and Sports Medicine: The Early Years
History of Ligament Injuries in Children
Developmental Anatomy of the ACL and Knee
The Epidemiology of Pediatric ACL Injuries
Assessment of Skeletal Maturity
Clinical Evaluation of ACL Tear
Radiologic Evaluation of ACL Tear and ACL Reconstruction
Conservative Treatment of ACL Tear
Partial ACL Injuries in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes
Surgical Considerations and Treatment Algorithm for ACL Tear
Risk Factors and Practical Considerations During ACL Reconstruction
ACL Reconstruction Without Bone Tunnels
ACL Reconstruction Using Epiphyseal Tunnels
Review of Different Surgical Techniques for All-Epiphyseal Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Femoral Physeal Sparing/Transphyseal Tibial (Hybrid) Technique for ACL Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Athletes
Transphyseal ACL Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients
Treatment of Concomitant Pathology During ACL Reconstruction
Rehabilitation and Return to Sports After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the Young Athlete
Complications of ACLR, Including Revision ACLR
The Pediatric ACL: Tibial Spine Fracture
Femoral Avulsion Fracture of ACL
The Role of Primary Repair in Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Congenital Absence of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Special Consideration: Female Athlete and ACL Injury Prevention
New Horizons in ACL Surgery