Case Report: Rare case of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in a 26-year-old female paraplegic patient: technical considerations and rehabilitation outcomes.

Authors: Raizah A.

DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1620241

Abstract Summary

ACL reconstruction proved successful in a 26-year-old paraplegic woman with knee instability after polytrauma. Using hamstring grafts and arthroscopic technique, combined with neuromuscular stimulation rehab, she achieved significant quadriceps strength gains and improved gait. This case demonstrates that ACL surgery can benefit select paraplegic patients regaining mobility.

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ACL reconstruction proved successful in a paraplegic patient with partial mobility, demonstrating that surgery can restore knee stability and improve function when instability limits rehabilitation progress.

License: CC BY.

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