ArticleArthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation2022
Contemporary Principles for Postoperative Rehabilitation and Return to Sport for Athletes Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
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- The effectiveness of arthroscopic irrigation and debridement in the management of septic arthritis following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2025Pooled it
- Elastic Resistance Bands in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation: A Narrative Review of Neuromuscular Mechanisms, Prescription, and Functional Applications.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Hyperuricemia is associated with altered perioperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and inflammatory responses in patients residing in high-altitude regions who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A cross-sectional study.The Journal of international medical research · 2025Article
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- Understanding ACL injuries in volleyball: a systematic review of epidemiology and risk factors.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Review
- The Clinical Significance of Femoral and Tibial Anatomy for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and ReconstructionCurrent medical imaging · 2025Review
- Surgical preferences in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A cross-sectional study in a low-middle income country.PloS one · 2025Article
- The Double-Edged Sword: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions on Adolescent Patients-Growth Plate Surgical Challenges and Future Considerations.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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- Delayed anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and risk of meniscus injury: Exploring the safest delay interval.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2024Article
- Knee Extensor Torque Steadiness and Quadriceps Activation Variability in Collegiate Athletes 4, 6, and 12 Months After ACL Reconstruction.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2024Article
- Association of Graft Maturity on MRI With Return to Sports at 9 Months After Primary Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction With Autologous Hamstring Graft.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2024Article
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- A hop testing alternative for functional performance following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.PloS one · 2024Article
- Owner-reported treatments and outcomes of perceived injuries to the thoracic and pelvic limb of agility dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery · 2023Article
- Multi-planar instability, laxity and reduced knee flexion during the support phase of walking are determinants of return to sports.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2022Article
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Abstract
Despite advancements in our understanding of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention and nonsurgical management, ACL reconstruction continues to occur at an alarming rate. Among athletic patients, individuals participating in basketball, soccer, and football have the highest incidence of ACL injury, often requiring surgical intervention. To ensure the optimal treatment strategy for return to sport and prevention of secondary graft re-tear, it is important to tailor to the specific demands of the injured athlete and apply evidence-based best practices and rehabilitation principles. The purpose of this review is to provide readers with a brief background regarding ACL injuries, a focused review of clinical outcome studies after ACL reconstruction, and an updated framework with expert-guided recommendations for postoperative rehabilitation and return to sporting activity. Currently, there is no gold standard for rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction, highlighting the need for robust studies evaluating the best modalities for athlete rehabilitation, as well as determining the efficacy of new tools for improving therapy including blood flow restriction therapy and neuromuscular electrical stimulation. Based on clinical experience, a renewed focus on objective, criteria-based milestones may maximize the ability of return to preinjury levels of athletic function.
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