Sex-Based Differences in Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Are Not Present Three Months After ACL Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT: Background: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) provide important insights into recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Previous research suggests that males and females recover differently after ACLR, with females reporting greater pain, slower functional gains, and lower psychological readiness at later stages of rehabilitation. However, it is unknown if patient-reported outcomes differ by sex early after ACLR. To address this gap, we conducted a cross-sectional analysis comparing patient-reported outcome measures between sexes three months after ACLR. We hypothesized that females would report worse PROMs compared to males. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis used data from a prospectively maintained ACL reconstruction cohort. Fifty-six ind

SUBMITTER: Alfayyadh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12841943 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature