ACL Reconstruction: Current Concepts

This book covers the main principles of ACL reconstructive surgery, both surgical techniques and treatment algorithms, while additionally looking at unsolved questions and conflicting aspects. Based on the best available evidence, current concepts of ACL reconstruction are given and add to the ongoing endeavour for improvement of ACL reconstruction outcomes.

ACL anatomy.- ACL biomechanics.- ACL reconstruction.- Anterolateral complex (ALC) and Lateral Extra Articular Procedure (LEAP).- Paediatric ACL.- ACL revision.

Steffen Sauer is a fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon practicing at Aleris Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark. Born in Germany, he has been specializing in sports medicine surgery in Denmark and New Zealand since 2009. He treats complex knee injuries in professional and amateur athletes and is regarded as one of the research leaders in the field of tibial slope.