Displaced Comminuted Patellar Fracture Associated with Post Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in a Male Collegiate Basketball Player

We present a unique case of a collegiate athlete who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury leading to a displaced patellar stress fracture. We identified an unusual potential association between ACL reconstruction and patellar fractures in order to avoid potential complications in the rehabilitation and return to activity process.

Recurrent Tibial Tunnel Cyst Formation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Interference Screw Removal

A unique case of a collegiate athlete who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury leading to the formation of a synovial cyst is described. The cyst, localized over the tibial tunnel, resulted from irritation caused by the removal of interference screws.

Current Best Practice for Management of Medial Collateral Ligament Injury

Medical collateral ligament injuries are among the most common knee injuries for the athletic population. Immobilization once was the accepted course of treatment for MCL injuries but research has demonstrated the ineffectiveness of this approach.