Ligament Reconstruction in Congenital Absence of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament: A Case Report
- Author:
Jae Jeong LEE
1
;
Won Taek OH
;
Keun Young SHIN
;
Min Seok KO
;
Chong Hyuk CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. choi8422@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Anterior cruciate ligament;
Congenital absence;
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- MeSH:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament;
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction;
Female;
Humans;
Ligaments;
Young Adult
- From:The Journal of Korean Knee Society
2011;23(4):240-243
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Congenital absence of the cruciate ligament is an extremely rare condition that was first reported in Giorgi's radiographic study in 1956. The authors report on a case of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction performed on a 21-year-old female patient with congenital anterior cruciate ligament absence. We also discuss radiographic evidence that could provide clues to the congenital absence and possible difficulties that may be encountered during surgery with a review of the relevant literature.
