REVISION ACL RECONSTRUCTION

Reconstruction

Revision ACL Reconstruction

Revision surgery may be necessary for individuals who experience failure of their initial ACL reconstruction procedure, despite it being generally successful.

Why does primary ACL surgery fail?

Graft failure happens when the newly reconstructed ligament fails to restore stability to the knee.

Causes

Repetitive or sudden trauma

Biological inability for graft integration

Undetected extra ligament injuries (Posterior Lateral Corner, Medial Collateral Ligament)

Misalignment of the lower extremity

Procedural mistake