Advancements in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: From Diagnosis to the Return-to-Sports: 2nd Edition
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 November 2025 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sports medicine; anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR); timing of ACLR; ramp lesion; meniscal lesion; lateral extraarticular procedure; hamstring surgery; ankle reconstruction
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Interests: sports medicine; anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR); timing of ACLR; ramp lesion; meniscal lesion; lateral extraarticular procedure; hamstring surgery; ankle reconstruction
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce the release of the second volume of the Special Issue titled 'Advancements in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: From Diagnosis to the Return-to-Sports'. We also invite you to visit our website to access the first volume of this Special Issue, available at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/D0QMRA6PD4.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction remains a critical aspect of orthopedic sport medicine, with the ACL being the most reconstructed ligament in the body. The evolution of ACL reconstruction has seen remarkable advancements from traditional techniques to more anatomically aligned and biomechanically sound procedures, enhancing patient outcomes and reducing recovery times.
Furthermore, the integration of techniques such as the lateral extra-articular procedure (LEAP) has further tailored the approach to patients with high rotational instability, showing promising results in reducing re-rupture rates. Despite these advancements, challenges remain, such as the ideal indications for LEAPs; the long-term impact of these procedures, such as osteoarthritis and stiffness; the effective management of complex multi-ligament injuries; and optimizing the timing and techniques of ACL reconstruction. New techniques and materials in ACL reconstruction are continually evolving, from biologic augmentations to novel imaging and post-operative protocols. The aim is to ensure the highest return-to-sport rate, at the same pre-injury level, while minimizing the risk of re-rupture.
To enable this, we welcome the submission of original research articles, reviews, cohort studies, and meta-analyses that will contribute to our understanding of ACL injuries from diagnosis to the return to sports.
Dr. Alexandre Hardy
Dr. Nicolas Bouguennec
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR)
- timing of ACLR
- ramp lesion
- meniscal lesion
- lateral extra-articular procedure
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