ACL Reconstruction Market to Record an Exponential CAGR by 2018 to 2028
Anterior crutiate ligament (ACL) is made of tough fibrous material which is located within the knee joint. It ranges from the medial surface of the lateral femoral condyle, which is a part of the lower end of the thigh bone, to the front of the anterior tibial spine, which is a part of the upper end of the shin bone. The anterior crutiate ligament acts primarily to maintain joint stability by restraining the forward motion of the shin bone relative to the thigh bone. ACL injury is a complete rupture or tear of a ligament and is one of the most common knee injuries. People engaged in high-risk sports activities such as skiing and football are prone to ACL injury. Approximately 70% to 84% of ACL injuries are caused by a non?contact mechanism, such as a rapid deceleration, in a sports setting. ACL reconstruction repair may be surgical or non-surgical. An ACL Reconstruction comprises the removal of the damaged ACL, harvesting of the graft (if it’s an autograft), drilling of the femoral ...