R. Alexander Creighton, MD

Published results showed no differences in patient-reported outcomes between patients assigned to early ACL reconstruction plus exercise therapy and those assigned to early exercise therapy followed by optional delayed ACL reconstruction.

SAN DIEGO — Results showed use of blood flow restriction therapy in the early postoperative period after ACL reconstruction may improve short-term pain scores and quadriceps strength within the first 3 months after surgery.

Published results showed pre-surgical testing and proper screening procedures led to no reports of the development of any symptoms related to COVID-19 or a positive test postoperatively among patients who underwent orthopedic surgery.