Nonoperative Treatment as an Option for Isolated Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a risk factor for early osteoarthritis (OA) onset. Generally, ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is associated with better outcomes. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the effect of operative versus nonoperative treatment for preventing premature knee OA in isolated ACL tears while achieving good functional outcomes.

Purpose/hypothesis

The purpose of the study was to compare the outcomes of ACLR to primarily nonoperative management of isolated ACL tears. It was hypothesized that the outcomes between treatment types would be similar.

Study design

Systematic review; Level of evidence, 3.

Methods

This systematic review was registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO)

SUBMITTER: de Jonge R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11005505 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature