Changes in gait patterns after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in children.

Purpose: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in children is indicated to reduce recurrent knee instability and further damage to the joint. Postoperative modified gait pattern was reported in the adult population after ACLR. The aim of this study was to analyse gait abnormalities, and especially knee and ankle adaptations during gait in children after ACLR.

Influence of a posteromedial meniscocapsular injury on the knee anterior laxity. A cadaveric study.

Purpose: The number of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has considerably increased in the recent years, especially in young adults and adolescents. Associated meniscal tears increase anterior and rotary laxity. Posterior peripheral meniscocapsular tear of medial meniscus is also called ramp lesion.

Does harvesting of the semitendinosus tendon really spare the gracilis in pediatric anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?

Purpose: The use of isolated semitendinosus tendon for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction bears several advantages and is popular worldwide. It assumes that the gracilis tendon is spared. The aim of the study was to measure the surface area of the gracilis tendon in children who had undergone arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using a semitendinosus tendon graft.

Resection of calcaneonavicular coalition: Arthroscopic or open approach?

Purpose: Calcaneonavicular coalition accounts for more than half of all tarsal coalitions. Resection of calcaneonavicular coalition by an open approach is the standard treatment. Treatment of calcaneonavicular coalition by an arthroscopic approach appears promising.

Treatment of hallux valgus in children and adolescents.

Juvenile hallux valgus is one of the most common pathologies of the forefoot in children and adolescents. Nevertheless, its treatment is still controversial. This deformity has some distinct anatomical features, particularly a lateral tilt of the articular facet of the head of the first metatarsal and congenital metatarsus adductus, which often occur in combination.