ArticleArthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation2022
Unique Considerations for the Pediatric Athlete During Rehabilitation and Return to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
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Abstract
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and surgical intervention in the pediatric population have increased in the recent years. Although surgical techniques have advanced, evidence-based rehabilitation guidelines that consider all aspects of the youth athlete are currently lacking. The purpose of this commentary is to review the current evidence on unique considerations for the pediatric and adolescent population during rehabilitation and return to sport after ACL reconstruction (ACLR), with a focus on children under 18 years of age. This review revealed that returning a youth athlete to sport after ACLR requires knowledge and appreciation of various aspects of the growing athlete different from adults. In addition to postoperative precautions that contribute to a slow rehabilitation process, young athletes need additional time for strength gains. Address risk of reinjury and for contralateral injury by using neuromuscular training and rigorous return-to-sport training programs. Consider return to sport after 9 months because the reinjury rate is high in this population. A combination of time and objective measures, both quantitative and qualitative criteria, and psychological readiness should be used to assess readiness to return to sport and decrease risk of future injury. Healthcare providers should be aware of the psychosocial impact of injury on the youth athletes and refer to sport psychology when necessary. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V.
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