ACL reconstruction: No increased risk of adverse outcome with early or delayed surgery .
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The optimal timing for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with respect to the risk of postoperative stiffness
Arthroscopy. 2013 Mar;29(3):556-65. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.09.005. Epub 2013 Jan 12Exclusive Author Interview
Dr. Chris Servant discusses the optimal timing for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with respect to the risk of postoperative stiffness.
Eight studies (4 randomized control trials and 4 cohort studies) were included in this analysis which investigated the impact of early versus late surgery on stiffness outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Adverse outcomes of arthrofibrosis, stiffness, or range of motion deficits were reported for a minimum of one year postoperatively in the included studies. The results of the analysis indicated that surgery characterized as either early or delayed did not increase the risk of adverse stiffness outcomes.
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