New Zealand ACL Registry

Welcome to the New Zealand ACL Registry, an initiative of the New Zealand Knee Society, a part of the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association.  The ACL Registry collects information on the causes of ACL injuries, their treatment and outcomes following ACL reconstruction. The aim of the registry is to promote the best possible management of ACL injuries in New Zealand

  • Did you know?

    Around 3000 ACL reconstruction operations are performed in New Zealand each year.

  • Did you know?

    Rugby injuries are the most common cause of ACL injury in New Zealand, making up 24% of all ACL reconstructions.

  • Did you know?

    Claudius Galen, a Greek physician in the Roman Empire was the first person to describe the role of the ACL in about 180AD.

  • Did you know?

    Simple warm-up drills practicing safe movement patterns have been shown to decrease the rates of ACL injury in at-risk sports.

  • Did you know?

    The first published reported ACL repair occurred in 1900, performed by AW Mayo-Robson at Leeds General Infirmary in Leeds, England.

  • Did you know?

    Sporting accidents cause over 80% of ACL injuries in New Zealand.

For Patients

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a fibrous band, like a rope, that connects the two bones of the knee joint. The ACL is often injured during sporting activities such as rugby, soccer or netball.

Information

For Health Professionals

* Guide to the registry
* Download registry froms
* Online complications form

Resources