Superior knee self-efficacy and quality of life throughout the first year in patients who recover symmetrical muscle function after ACL reconstruction.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to (1) describe psychological outcomes during the first year after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and (2) compare psychological outcomes in patients who recover symmetrical muscle function with patients who do not. METHODS:The included patients had undergone a unilateral ACL reconstruction. Patients with a re-rupture and contralateral ACL injury were excluded. Three groups, based on the results from 5 tests of muscle function 12 months after reconstruction, were created. Three validated questionnaires (the Knee Self-Efficacy Scale; the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score subscale "Quality of Life"; the ACL Return to Sport after Injury scale) and a single question "Have you achieved your goal with rehabilitation?" were analysed

SUBMITTER: Piussi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6994536 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature