Treatment of the Cruciate Ligaments Injuries: Using Rectangular or Oval Shape Tunnel - Hardcover

Jung, Young Bok; Lee, Sang Hak; Kim, Seong Hwan; Ha, Jeong-Ku

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9819590388 ISBN 13: 9789819590384

Publisher: Springer, 2026

Synopsis

This book covers the treatment of cruciate ligament injuries, with a particular focus on arthroscopic techniques using rounded rectangular or oval shaped dilators. It also addresses combined injuries, such as posterolateral corner injuries and anterolateral ligament injuries.

The book primarily discusses the causes of failure in anterior and posterior cruciate ligament surgeries, how to perform revision ACL and PCL reconstruction under various circumstances, the most common surgical mistakes, and the essential steps required to achieve successful outcomes. It also provides guidance on appropriate rehabilitation programs—especially PCL and posterolateral corner sling protocols for posterolateral rotatory instability of the knee—and explains the role of the meniscus in successful ACL and PCL reconstruction and revision.

In addition, the book highlights new techniques in ACL and PCL reconstruction, including the use of rounded rectangular and oval shaped dilators, as well as surgical approaches involving the anterolateral ligament complex and the posterolateral ligament complex.

About this title

About the Author

Young Bok Jung, MD, PhD, graduated from Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. He completed his residency and doctoral training in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, where he obtained his PhD degree. He began his academic career as a full-time lecturer at the Catholic University of Korea and subsequently served at Chung-Ang University College of Medicine for 32 years, progressing from Assistant Professor to Full Professor. Since 2011, he has been serving as Vice President of Hyundae General Hospital. He completed a one-year fellowship at O&A Hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, Canada. He has published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles in international journals and has delivered numerous presentations at international scientific meetings. He has served as President of the Korean Knee Society, the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Orthopedic Sports Medicine Society, and the Korean Orthopedic Association. He also served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Korean Knee Society and the Journal of the Korean Orthopedic Association. He had worked as an editorial board of Knee surgery, Orthopedic trauma ,Arthroscopy, and Sports( KSSTA). Dr. Jung has received multiple academic awards, including the Best Paper Award from the Korean Knee Society, good paper & best poster award Korean orthopedic association, and the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2019).

Dr. Sang Hak Lee, MD, PhD graduated from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea. He currently serves as a Professor at Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul.
His clinical practice focuses on knee sports medicine, with particular expertise in knee ligament reconstruction and meniscus surgery. Dr. Lee has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed international publications and has delivered numerous oral and poster presentations at major international conferences.
He is an active member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society, and also holds membership in ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy) and ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine).
Dr. Lee has participated multiple times as faculty at international meniscus meetings. In 2023, he and fellow Korean colleagues organized the Meniscus Asian Summit in Seoul.
Currently, his primary clinical and research focus is on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and meniscus surgery.

Dr Seong Hwan Kim (MD, PhD) graduated from Chung-Ang University in Seoul, Korea.  He completed a postgraduate course in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea, and attained a PhD. 
He is now working at Chung-Ang University Medical College as a professor. He has published more than 80 peer-reviewed articles in international journals and delivered numerous oral and poster presentations at international meetings. He has also worked as an Editorial Board member at the Journal of Trauma, Surgery, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine(KSSTA) and Arthroscopy Journal. He received many Award from the Korean Knee Society, Korean Orthopaedic Association, as well as best young researcher award in Korea. 

Dr. Jeongku Ha (MD) graduated from Seoul National University. He is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and sports medicine. Dr. Ha served as a professor at Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital for 15 years, where he also held the position of Vice Director. He was the Secretary General of the Korea Arthroscopy Association. Currently, he is the Chief Director of Seoul Jump Orthopedic Clinic. Dr. Ha has authored over 50 international SCI-indexed publications and has served as team physician for numerous professional sports teams. He is a member of the Medical Committee of the Korea Baseball Association as well as the Medical Committee of the Korea Association of Athletics Federations.

From the Back Cover

This book covers the treatment of cruciate ligament injuries, with a particular focus on arthroscopic techniques using rounded rectangular or oval shaped dilators. It also addresses combined injuries, such as posterolateral corner injuries and anterolateral ligament injuries.

The book primarily discusses the causes of failure in anterior and posterior cruciate ligament surgeries, how to perform revision ACL and PCL reconstruction under various circumstances, the most common surgical mistakes, and the essential steps required to achieve successful outcomes. It also provides guidance on appropriate rehabilitation programs—especially PCL and posterolateral corner sling protocols for posterolateral rotatory instability of the knee—and explains the role of the meniscus in successful ACL and PCL reconstruction and revision.

In addition, the book highlights new techniques in ACL and PCL reconstruction, including the use of rounded rectangular and oval shaped dilators, as well as surgical approaches involving the anterolateral ligament complex and the posterolateral ligament complex.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9819590388
• ISBN 13: 9789819590384
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 228