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ACL reconstruction failure and revisions - a Course

Dr Frank R Noyes

Dr Frank R Noyes

Retired knee surgeon

DR NOYES HAS RETIRED.Previously based at the Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center in the USA, Dr Frank Noyes was one of the world's most prominent figures when it comes to knee surgery. A prolific researcher and writer, he has published hundreds of studies and articles in the world's to…

March 14, 2025

  1. Part 1 - Introduction to ACL reconstruction failure and revisions

    Dr Frank Noyes explains how his clinic receives referrals from many many pa…

  2. Part 2 - What happens to an ACL graft after implantation?

    A number of factors dictate the choice for the initial ACL reconstruction. …

  3. Part 3 - Surgical choices for the initial ACL reconstruction

    Revision surgery will to some extent be dictated by the surgical choices ma…

  4. Part 4 - What constitutes ACL graft failure and how do you measure it?

    ACL grafts may not necessarily fail by catastrophic rupture but may loosen …

  5. Part 5 - Most common causes of ACL graft failure

    Dr Frank Noyes explains the many reasons why an ACL reconstruction might fa…

  6. Part 6 - ACL graft failure due to graft inadequacy

    This course on ACL reconstruction failure and revision includes evaluation …

  7. Part 7 - ACL graft failure due to graft impingement

    Dr Noyes explains why attention to the notch of the femur and the positioni…

  8. Part 8 - ACL graft failure due to problems in graft tensioning and fixation

    Dr Frank Noyes explains critical issues with the fixation device used for A…

  9. Part 9 - ACL graft failure due to failure to address associated instabilities

    Dr Noyes explains how an ACL graft may fail because of other unrecognised i…

  10. Part 10 - ACL graft failure due to inadequate rehabilitation programme

    Dr Frank Noyes discusses the critical role of rehabilitation in ACL reconst…

  11. Part 11 - Compounding problems that must be addressed in revision ACL surgery

    When an ACL graft fails, the surgeon is confronted not only with the ligame…

  12. Part 12 - Graft options in revision ACL

    Failure of a cruciate ligament graft, means that any subsequent reconstruct…

  13. Part 13 - Contraindications to ACL revision

    It is not always appropriate to again reconstruct the anterior cruciate lig…

  14. Part 14 - What can one expect after ACL revision?

    Dr Frank Noyes helps patients to understand what they might expect after re…