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No difference between early and delayed ACL reconstruction over 5 year period
March 2013
No difference between early and delayed ACL reconstruction over 5 year period
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Treatment for acute anterior cruciate ligament tear: five year outcome of randomised trial
BMJ. 2013 Jan 24;346:f232. doi: 10.1136/bmj.f232Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. Frobell discusses early versus delayed reconstruction of acute anterior cruciate ligament tears.
Synopsis
121 young, active adults with acute anterior cruciate ligament tears were assigned to either rehabilitation with early ACL reconstruction surgery or a rehabilitation program with the option of delayed ACL reconstruction. After 5 years, no differences were found in patient reported and radiographic arthritis outcomes between the two groups.
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