Symmetric limb overgrowth following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in a skeletally immature patient.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
This report describes a case of symmetric femoral and tibial overgrowth of 2.8 cm in a 13-year-old patient after undergoing reconstruction surgery for his torn right anterior cruciate ligament. A literature review of previous cases is also provided. Following a pediatric anterior cruciate ligament tear, delaying surgery until the patient approaches skeletal maturity may avoid long-term growth disturbances, however, delaying this procedure may increase the probability of further joint damage. This growth disturbance was managed with a percutaneous epiphysiodesis that corrected the limb length deformity.
Medical subject headings
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Knee Injuries
- Leg
- Leg Length Inequality
- Postoperative Complications
Anatomy
- femur
- knee
- tibia