
Anterior cruciate ligament | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
Jan 9, 2025 · The ACL arises from the anteromedial aspect of the intercondylar area on the tibial plateau and passes upwards and backwards to attach to the posteromedial aspect of the …
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Femoral Footprint Anatomy
Nov 14, 2011 · Our results show that the anatomic centrum of the ACL femoral footprint is 43% of the proximal-to-distal length of lateral, femoral intercondylar notch wall and femoral socket …
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) - Physiopedia
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a band of dense connective tissue which courses from the femur to the tibia. It consists of type I (90%) and type III collagen [1]. The length of ACL ranges …
Anterior cruciate ligament tibial footprint anatomy: systematic …
Conclusions: Our results show that the anatomic centrum of the ACL tibial footprint is 15 mm anterior to the PCL and two-fifths the ML width of the interspinous distance.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury - Physiopedia
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in young individuals who participate in sports activities associated with pivoting, decelerating and jumping. Most common are the non …
Anterior cruciate ligament: Anatomy and function | Kenhub
Oct 30, 2023 · The primary function of the ACL is to prevent posterior displacement of the femur on a fixed tibia or anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur. Additionally, during flexion, …
The Femoral Footprint Position of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament …
Results: The femoral ACL footprint in patients with an ACL rupture was located at 36.6% posterior and 11.2% distal to the flexion-extension axis (FEA). The ACL orientation was 46.9° in the …
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rehabilitation - Physiopedia
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a key structure in the knee joint kinematics, as it resists anterior tibial translation and rotational loads. The ACL provides approximately 85% of the …
Anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture - Radiopaedia.org
Dec 19, 2024 · Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) avulsion fractures, also known as tibial eminence avulsion fractures, are a type of knee avulsion fracture. They typically involve separation of the …
ACL Tear - Knee & Sports - Orthobullets
Apr 14, 2025 · ACL tears are common athletic injuries leading to anterior and lateral rotatory instability of the knee. Diagnosis can be suspected clinically with presence of a traumatic knee …
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