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The concept of partial rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has been confirmed by arthroscopic examination and palpation. We present a prospective study of 43 patients who were diagnosed arthroscopically as suffering from a partial rupture of the ACL by the same surgeon. The patients followed a rehabilitation protocol and were examined by an independant observer after 5 years. Twenty-five patients had a stable knee, whereas 18 eventually suffered a complete ACL rupture. ACL partial rupture is easily recognizable with arthroscopy, but the quantity and state of the still intact fibres is difficult to assess.
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Received: 20 April 1996 Accepted: 17 December 1996
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Fritschy, D., Panoussopoulos, A., Wallensten, R. et al. Can we predict the outcome of a partial rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament? A prospective study of 43 cases. Knee Surgery 5, 2–5 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s001670050015
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s001670050015