Strategies for revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Anterior cruciate revision reconstruction is gaining more and more importan ce. Postoperative infection, a painful knee, limited range of motion and in stability may make a second operation necessary. Results after revision ACI , reconstruction are worse than results after primary ACL reconstruction. A nalysis of the causes of failure and a therapeutic concept that is tailored to the individual case are preconditions for a successful reintervention. Revision ACL reconstruction has to be performed by an experienced knee surg eon who masters all the necessary techniques, from arthroscopy to arthrotom y and should be carefully planned.