Acl Injury

Published results showed women who used systemic hormonal contraceptives, such as pills, patches, implants, injections and rings, had decreased incidences of ACL injuries vs. women who were not using contraceptives.

Published results showed use of an accelerometer to track physical activity after ACL reconstruction may be associated with improved recovery outcomes compared with   traditional patient-reported tracking.

A study of NCAA Division I football players revealed persistent atrophy in the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles 2 years after ACL reconstruction despite full return to play.

According to published results, patient resilience may not be a strong predictor of patient-reported outcomes after ACL reconstruction, as many patients had changes in resilience levels throughout the course of follow-up.

ACL reconstruction remains among the most common sports medicine surgeries performed worldwide.

Patients using testosterone replacement therapy for at least 3 months may have an increased risk for ACL injuries, according to recently published data.

ACL reconstruction remains among the most common sports medicine surgeries performed worldwide.

First, it is mandatory to establish that, regardless of the type of extra-articular reconstruction chosen, it is important to routinely perform an extra-articular reconstruction in patients at risk for ACL reconstruction failure.

Despite having been around for decades, recent research has ignited a resurgence in the application of lateral-sided extra-articular procedures, such as a lateral extra-articular tenodesis and anterolateral ligament reconstruction.

DENVER — Although patients aged 21 years or younger may experience a high risk for early failure after primary ACL repair, these patients may have no subsequent reinjuries at a minimum 5-year follow-up, according to presented results.