[Ligamentous knee injuries in children: Focus on cruciate ligaments].

In cruciate ligament injuries in childhood and adolescence, bony avulsion injuries are common in addition to purely ligamentous ruptures. The injury patterns and mechanisms, continued longitudinal growth and psychosocial factors must be taken into account in the diagnostics and treatment. This article describes the most important techniques of surgical and nonoperative management, the associated rehabilitation protocols, as well as options for primary and secondary prevention.