Knee
ACL
Sport related injury
Management of an ACL graft failure done by Hamstrings
Through the case of a 26-year-old man presenting with knee joint pain and effusion, and a history of ACL reconstruction using hamstring graft, the aim is to discuss the different therapeutic options in cases of ACL graft failure and to propose an innovative technique for treatment.
Sao Paulo, BRAZIL
University of São Paulo
Part one
Clinical presentation
- 26 years old male
- Knee sprain while playing volleyball
- Joint pain and effusion
- Lachman 3+ / Pivot 2+
- History of ACL reconstruction with harmstring 7 Years ago. Had undergo a routine MRI showing an intact ACL graft 5 Years ago
Imaging
MRI showing a discontinued ACL graft
MRI showing a continous graft 5 years ago