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Medical Imaging 2016
October 20-21, 2016
Volume 5, Issue 5(Suppl) OMICS J Radiol
ISSN: 2167-7964 ROA, an open access journal
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October 20-21, 2016 Chicago, USA
International Conference on
Medical Imaging & Diagnosis
Daniel Pastore, OMICS J Radiol 2016, 6:5(Suppl)
Postoperative knee ligament reconstruction: What should be evaluated?
Daniel Pastore
Sao Paulo University School of Medicine, Brazil
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) lesion is the most frequently observed lesion among athletes. Cruciate ligaments are the
center of knee kinematics and responsible for the primary restraints to anterior and posterior stability of the knee. These
ligaments also maintain articular bone surfaces in contact and are capable to resist multiple combined forces and movements.
One third of the cases in patients with ACL lesions will present osteoarthrosis in the future. Thus, it is extremely necessary to
develop a more individualized treatment, considering some variables related to surgical intervention, such as ligament rupture
grade, meniscal tears and lifestyle. The objective of this study is to demonstrate ligament anatomy, surgical principles and
graft classification (structure constitution, fixation method and rehabilitation). It is also our aim to discuss imaging methods
(radiographic studies, magnetic resonance, CT-arthrography and MR-arthrography) by illustrating clinical cases and post
surgical complications. A correct interpretation of imaging aspects along with clinical evaluation are keys to a successful
treatment.
Biography
Daniel Pastore has completed his PhD from University of Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil in 2009 and research fellow in Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology
from University of California, San Diego, USA in 2007. He is a member of the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA), Musculoskeletal Radiologist at University
of Sao Paulo and Fleury Medicine and Health. He has published as author and co-author in reputed journals and has been serving as a reviewer for Skeletal
Radiology and American Journal of Roentgenology .