Game Utilization and Performance Following RTP From ACL Reconstruction Does not Influence a Subsequent Second ACL Injury in National Football League Players.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate differences in game utilization or performance following primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction between National Football League (NFL) players with and without a second ACL injury.

Methods

NFL players who underwent ACL reconstruction between 2013 and 2017 were identified. Players were classified as having one injury ("tear") or having later sustained a subsequent second (reinjury or contralateral) ACL injury ("retear"). Players were excluded if they tore their ACL prior to the NFL, did not return to play (RTP), did not play the season before injury, or had concomitant injuries. Demographic characteristics, game utilization statistics, and season approximate value (SAV) performance metrics were recorded. Statis

SUBMITTER: Khalil LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8551403 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature