News Analysis: Science is based on the “Principle of Refutation”. One person analyzes something and creates a hypothesis about it. It is Science’s Methodology to have others attempt to refute the creator’s construct. In seeking to do so, the technical truth of the matter can be established, or rejected. Thereby, Science progresses.
The Belgian Surgeons analyzed various Knee Joints and ‘re-discovered’ a “very important anatomical structure” the: Anterolateral Ligament [ALL]. This Ligament was first discovered in 1879 by French Surgeon, Paul Segond! They have now hypothesized that this side ‘band’ assists another ligament, the Anterior Cruciate Ligament [ACL], as humans change or twist direction. Since it is estimated that 10% to 20% of people who undergo surgery for damaged ACL’s, do not recover totally their research is germane towards improvement.
Now that Dr. Claes and Professor Bellemans have made their presentation, it will be up to others to examine their theory [either “Pro” or “Con”].
Determining what damage may have also occurred to the ‘ALL’ as well as the ‘ACL’ may provide surgeons with insight; this, as to possible new Restorative Procedures for both [conceptually as an interacting unit].
The two Scientists have given New Insight into an Old Problem for many people around the world.
Reference: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24826323