Children and adolescents are playing more sports, and at higher intensity than ever before.  As such, there is an increasing frequency of ACL and associated injuries being diagnosed.    Children present a vastly different spectrum of ACL problems than adults, as they have growth plates around then knee which need careful consideration, and they also have a higher rate of re-rupture than adults.

Children generally recover quicker than adults, however, due to the high risk of re-injury Dr Slattery utilises the same protocol for rehabilitation as adults: ACL-Post Op Protocol

The biggest problem that is faced is that children generally are very keen to get back to full activity, so restricting their activities is the most difficult part of their treatment.