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ArticleJournal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma2022

Low percentage of patients passed the 'Back in Action' test battery 9 months after bone-patellar tendon-bone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Annick E Ronden, Baris B Koc, Lize van Rooij, Martijn G M Schotanus, Edwin J P Jansen

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Annick E RondenDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Sports Orthopedic Research Center Zuyderland, Dr. H. van der Hoffplein 1, 6162 BG, Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands.
Baris B KocDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Sports Orthopedic Research Center Zuyderland, Dr. H. van der Hoffplein 1, 6162 BG, Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands.
Lize van RooijMaastricht University, Faculty of Health Medicine & Life Sciences, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Martijn G M SchotanusDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Sports Orthopedic Research Center Zuyderland, Dr. H. van der Hoffplein 1, 6162 BG, Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands.
Edwin J P JansenDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Sports Orthopedic Research Center Zuyderland, Dr. H. van der Hoffplein 1, 6162 BG, Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands.

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Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is recommended in patients who intend to return to high-level sports. However, there is only a 55-80% return to pre-injury level of sports after ACL reconstruction, with a re-injury rate up to 20%. The aim of this study was to determine the percentage of patients passing the Back in Action (BIA) test 9 months after primary bone-patellar-tendon-bone (BPTB) ACL reconstruction, and evaluate the association between passing the BIA test and patient reported outcome measurements (PROMs). Methods: Patients underwent the BIA test 9 months after BPTB ACL reconstruction. In total 103 patients were included. Passing the BIA test (PASSED-group) was defined as a normal or higher score at all sub-tests with limb symmetry index (LSI) ≥90% for the dominant leg and LSI >80% for the non-dominant leg. Patients who did not meet these criteria were defined as the FAILED-group. PROMs included the International Knee Documentation Committee, Knee injury Osteoarthritis Outcome Score and Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Return to Sport after Injury. Results: Eighteen patients (17.5%) passed the BIA test 9 months after BPTB ACL reconstruction. PROMs were not statistically significant different between the PASSED- and FAILED-group. Conclusion: Low percentage of patients passed the BIA test 9 months after BPTB ACL reconstruction. Although current PROMs cut-off values were met, the BIA test results show persistent functional deficits. Therefore, the BIA test could be of additional value in the decision-making process regarding return to sport (RTS). This study highlights the need for additional rehabilitation as RTS in a condition of incomplete recovery may increase the risk of re-injury. Level of evidence: II.

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Anterior cruciate ligamentBone-patellar tendon-boneFunctional performancePatient reported outcomeTest battery

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PMID36147380
PMCPMC9486609

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