Factors Associated With a Successful Return to Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Multiparametric Evaluation in Soccer Players.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is highly recommended in patients with ACL deficiency who must perform at a high physical level. A combination of functional and psychological outcome measures is necessary to provide a comprehensive evaluation of functional status after successful return to sport after ACLR.

Purpose

To identify factors associated with higher functional outcomes among soccer players who had returned to full sports participation after ACLR.

Study design

Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.

Methods

A total of 168 out of 231 patients who underwent primary unilateral arthroscopic anatomic single-bundle ACLR were available at follow-up. Postoperatively, knee function, generic health outcomes, and psychological impact were as

SUBMITTER: Mercurio M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11490974 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature