On the heterogeneity of the femoral enthesis of the human ACL: microscopic anatomy and clinical implications

On the heterogeneity of the femoral enthesis of the human ACL: microscopic anatomy and clinical implications

Abstract Background Most ruptures of the native anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and ACL graft occur at, or near, the femoral enthesis, with the posterolateral fibers of the native ligament being especially vulnerable during pivot landings. Characterizing the anatomy of the ACL femoral enthesis may...

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Main Authors: Mélanie L. Beaulieu, Grace E. Carey, Stephen H. Schlecht, Edward M. Wojtys, James A. Ashton‐Miller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
Subjects:
Anterior cruciate ligament
Enthesis
Femur
Histology
Anatomy
Fibrocartilage
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40634-016-0050-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40634-016-0050-8

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