5.Sihvonen, R., et al., Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus placebo surgery for a degenerative meniscus tear: a 2-year follow-up of the randomised controlled trial.Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 2018. 77(2): p. 188-195. 6.Beard, D.J., et a...
5.Sihvonen, R., et al., Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus placebo surgery for a degenerative meniscus tear: a 2-year follow-up of the randomised controlled trial.Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 2018. 77(2): p. 188-195. 6.Beard, D.J.,...
Getting an injury to an anterior cruciate ligament (“ACL”) in either one of your knees can be devastating to your athletic training program. With even a small tear to your ACL, you might find yourself unable to train or compete for months. Your knees are a particularly vulnerable part of...
Because of its location, an ACL tear can usually be surgically repaired non-invasively. This procedure requires a small incision for the surgeon to reconstruct the torn ligament using arthroscopic surgery. Recovery from this operation can take anywhere from six to nine months, with rehabilitative phy...
Some people who tear their ACL need to have surgery to repair the damage. Find out what's involved in the procedure and what you can expect during recovery.
What is a torn ACL? It's a common ligament injury that often requires surgery. Learn what to expect from the procedure and the recovery process.
coaches and ADs push their athletes to return to sports too early. The athlete is not capable of making a rational decision about when to return to play. This paper shows that with properly applied protocols and discharge criteria, the risk of developing a recurrent ACL tear can be 4x less...
41. Sommerfeldt, M., et al., Psychological Predictors of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Recovery Outcomes. 2018. p. 498-500.e2. 42. M. Scott, S., M. Perry, and G. Sole, “Not always a straight path”: patients’ perspectives following anterior cruciate ligament rupture and reconstruction. ...
In most cases,physical therapycan help to limit problems and speed up your recovery. If you have an ACL tear, physical therapy is recommended with or without surgery to maximize recovery. While you recover, if your medical team agrees, you could take up a new activity that won't hurt your...
1 The average time of recovery after an ACL tear and subsequent surgery is typically six to nine months, and can set back an athlete for a much longer period of time than that.2 Biomechanics and strength are just a few pieces of the puzzle that can help prevent an injury. Proper rest,...