Associated Injuries in Pediatric and Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: Does a Delay in Treatment Increase the Risk of Meniscal Tear?

Authors:

Peter J. Millett, M.D., M.Sc., Andrew A. Willis, M.D., Russell F. Warren, M.D.

Abstract:

To evaluate the incidence of associated injuries and meniscal tears in children and adolescents with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, we performed a retrospective review of patients, age 14 and younger, who were treated surgically at our institution.

For the complete study: Associated Injuries in Pediatric and Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: Does a Delay in Treatment Increase the Risk of Meniscal Tear?

About the Author: Peter Millett, MD

Pennsylvania native Peter J. Millett, M.D., M.Sc. is an internationally renowned sports orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and author with numerous patents for groundbreaking orthopedic and biologic innovations. As a partner at The Steadman Clinic, Dr. Millett has been consistently selected as one of the “Best Doctors in America” and has been ranked in the top 1% of Orthopaedic Surgeons by U.S. News and World Reports. Using advanced open and arthroscopic surgical techniques Dr. Millett focuses on restoring damaged joints, ligaments and bones in the shoulder, elbow and knee.

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