Is variation in the shape of the tibial insertion site of the anterior cruciate ligament : classification required?
There is variation in the shape of the ACL TIS. The classification system is a repeatable and reliable tool to summarize the shape of the TIS using three common patterns. For clinical relevance, different shapes may require different types of reconstruction to ensure proper footprint restoration. Consideration of the individual TIS shape is required to prevent iatrogenic damage of adjacent structures like the menisci.
The present data do not warrant different empiric antibiotic regimens for HIV-positive vs. HIV-negative patients in Cambodia. The overall resistance rates compromise the appropriateness of the current treatment guidelines.