Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries account for about half the ligamentous injuries to the knee each year, and result in approximately 200,000 ACL reconstructions at a cost of $7.6 billion annually. These injuries are becoming increasingly common, particularly in adolescent athletes, making it important for surgeons to have tools that will help them achieve a successful outcome and avoid a difficult revision procedure.
Source: ICJR
The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is a thin band of connective tissue that runs along the outside of the knee. It connects the femur to the fibula and stabilizes the knee, bracing it from unusual impact. However, injuries are common, particularly during contact sports.
Source: Medical News Today
Bone loss is a common finding amongst the elderly, occurring when either the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. This process leads to weakened bones, making a fracture easier to occur. In serious cases of bone loss, a broken hip bone can happen from something as simple as a sneeze.
Source: The Mining Journal
Unfortunately, falls are all too common, especially among adults over the age of 65. About one in four adults over the age of 65 experiences a fall, and approximately 95 percent of all hip fractures are related to falls.
Source: Midland Daily News
A retrospective review of data from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry suggests that the answer is yes, at least for revision total hip arthroplasty due to dislocation.
Source: ICJR
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