Natural corollaries and recovery after acute ACL injury: the NACOX cohort study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury can result in joint instability, decreased functional performance, reduced physical activity and quality of life and an increased risk for post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Despite the development of new treatment techniques and extensive research, the complex and multifaceted nature of ACL injury and its consequences are yet to be fully understood. The overall aim of the NACOX study is to evaluate the natural corollaries and recovery after an ACL injury.

Methods and analysis

The NACOX study is a multicentre prospective prognostic cohort study of patients with acute ACL injury. At seven sites in Sweden, we will include patients aged 15-40 years, within 6 weeks after primary ACL injury. Patients will complete questionnaires at

SUBMITTER: Kvist J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6020951 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature