Femoral Nerve Block Is Associated With Persistent Strength Deficits at 6 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients.

Authors :: Luo, T. David
Dahm, Diane L.
Stuart, Michael J.
Ashraf, Ali
McIntosh, Amy L.
Source :: American Journal of Sports Medicine. Feb2015, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p331-336. 6p.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: The article discusses the connection between meniscal and chondrial injuries in pediatric patients and delayed Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. For this study, 130 patients with the median age of 14 years who had ACL reconstructions were analyzed. The report suggest that early reconstruction should be carried out on pediatric ACL patients.

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