Korean J Radiol.  2016 Dec;17(6):919-930. 10.3348/kjr.2016.17.6.919.

Postoperative Evaluation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Measurements and Abnormalities on Radiographic and CT Imaging

• Kim M
• Choi YS
• Kim H
• Choi NH

• KMID: 2466289
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/kjr.2016.17.6.919

Abstract

Reconstruction of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a well-established procedure for repair of ACL injury. Despite improvement of surgical and rehabilitation techniques over the past decades, up to 25% of patients still fail to regain satisfactory function after an ACL reconstruction. With development of CT imaging techniques for reducing metal artifacts, multi-planar reconstruction, and three-dimensional reconstruction, early post-operative imaging is increasingly being used to provide immediate feedback to surgeons regarding tunnel positioning, fixation, and device placement. Early post-operative radiography and CT imaging are easy to perform and serve as the baseline examinations for future reference.

Keyword

Anterior cruciate ligament; Reconstruction; Radiograph; CT; Knee; Postoperative

MeSH Terms

Anterior Cruciate Ligament/*diagnostic imaging
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries/diagnostic imaging/*surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction/*methods
Humans
Postoperative Care
Tomography, X-Ray Computed