A study of bone bruise patterns after ACL rupture has shown more damage to a knee’s medial compartment than conventionally thought. This and other findings indicate that the mechanism of ACL injury is more likely straight anterior subluxation of the tibia rather than rotational force.
Comprehensive 3-D Imaging Analysis May Predict Risk of Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis Following ACL Repair
Early changes in bone shape after ACL repair may predict the development and extent of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.