Robert J. Burkhart

The Current State of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Graft Selection, Lateral Augmentation, Rehabilitation, and Return-to-Play

Abstract Purpose of Review Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) reliably restores anteroposterior stability; however, the rate of return to prior level of play and incidence of recurrent ACL injury have improved little over the past two decades. The purpose of this re...

Two-year outcomes following concomitant ACL and extra-articular ligament reconstruction: a nationwide analysis of over 5,000 patients

PURPOSE: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured and reconstruction ligament in the United States. Associated injuries are common, oftentimes including components of the extra-articular knee. However, complications following concomitant ACL and extra-art...