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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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03635465
Volume :
43
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Journal of Sports Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100738209
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546514559823