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Early ACL reconstructions do not result in loss of motion or suboptimal clinical results
March 2013
Early ACL reconstructions do not result in loss of motion or suboptimal clinical results
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Postoperative Range of Motion Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Autograft Hamstrings: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial of Early Versus Delayed Reconstructions
Am J Sports Med. 2008 Apr;36(4):656-62. Epub 2008 Jan 22.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
69 patients (>18 years of age) with an ACL injury (clinically and MRI confirmed) scheduled for an ACL reconstruction using hamstring tendon autograft were randomized to the timing of surgery either early (within 21 days) or delayed (beyond 6 weeks of the injury). This study aimed to compare incidence of postoperative motion loss and clinical results. Excellent clinical results were seen with ACL r...
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