Optimal Timing of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The timing of surgery has been regarded as a key factor in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), and early vs delayed ACLR remains a controversial topic.

Objective

To synthesize up-to-date published data from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing early vs elective delayed ACLR for patients with ACL deficiency, in terms of clinical outcomes and complications.

Data sources

The PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases were systematically searched until September 9, 2022.

Study selection

All published RCTs comparing clinical and functional outcomes and complications associated with early ACLR vs elective delayed ACLR.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two reviewers independently extracted relevant data and assessed the

SUBMITTER: Shen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9672975 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature