Anterior Cruciate Ligaments Injury - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing
This stock medical exhibit depicts the repair of a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The first illustration shows the preoperative condition, with a torn ACL. The second illustration shows the use of arthroscopic instruments to assess the damage. The third illustration shows the incision to expose the knee joint. The fourth illustration shows the knee joint exposed and an osteochondral lesion of the patella. The fifth illustration shows a graft removed from the patellar ligament. The sixth illustration shows the drilling of holes in the tibia and femur to form tunnels for the graft. The final illustration shows the graft secured in place with screws.