BMJ

Tale of quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength after ACL reconstruction: a systematic review with longitudinal and multivariate meta-analysis

Objective This study aimed to investigate how knee extensor and flexor strength change over time after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Design Systematic review with longitudinal meta ...
Healio

Delayed ACL reconstruction may be acceptable in less active, less injury-prone adults

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ACL reconstruction delayed longer than 8 weeks from injury did not increase new meniscus tears in adults.
BMJ

Sport-specific concomitant injuries, return-to-sport rates and second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in adolescents with ACL reconstruction

Objective To evaluate differences in sport-specific concomitant injuries, return-to-sport (RTS), second ACL injuries and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) subscales after adolescent ...
Medscape

One Third of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Ruptures Heal Naturally, But Long-Term Outcomes Remain Uncertain

VIENNA — Nearly one third of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries appear to heal without surgery, according to an analysis of three-dimensional MRI data taken from the NACOX study, presented as a ...
The Conversation

Surgery is the default treatment for ACL injuries in Australia. But it’s not the only way

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important ligament in the knee. It runs from the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and helps stabilise the knee joint. Injuries to the ACL, often ...