This journal article discusses the assessment and treatment of knees injured by damage to multiple ligaments. It notes that accurate diagnosis is important for determining the appropriate surgical repair or reconstruction. Nonoperative treatment may be attempted for partial injuries but most severe multiple ligament injuries require surgery. The goal of treatment is to restore knee stability and function through surgical reconstruction of the damaged ligaments.
This journal article discusses the assessment and treatment of knees injured by damage to multiple ligaments. It notes that accurate diagnosis is important for determining the appropriate surgical repair or reconstruction. Nonoperative treatment may be attempted for partial injuries but most severe multiple ligament injuries require surgery. The goal of treatment is to restore knee stability and function through surgical reconstruction of the damaged ligaments.
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Initial assessment of the Acute and Chronic Multiple Ligament-Injured Knee
This journal article discusses the assessment and treatment of knees injured by damage to multiple ligaments. It notes that accurate diagnosis is important for determining the appropriate surgical repair or reconstruction. Nonoperative treatment may be attempted for partial injuries but most severe multiple ligament injuries require surgery. The goal of treatment is to restore knee stability and function through surgical reconstruction of the damaged ligaments.
This journal article discusses the assessment and treatment of knees injured by damage to multiple ligaments. It notes that accurate diagnosis is important for determining the appropriate surgical repair or reconstruction. Nonoperative treatment may be attempted for partial injuries but most severe multiple ligament injuries require surgery. The goal of treatment is to restore knee stability and function through surgical reconstruction of the damaged ligaments.