Delayed ACL reconstruction increases rates of concomitant procedures and risk of subsequent surgery

ConclusionThe majority of patients undergo ACL reconstruction within 2  months of initial ACL tear diagnosis. Delayed surgery greater than 6 months after the diagnosis of an ACL rupture leads to increased need for concomitant meniscectomy as well as higher risk for revision ACLR within 2 years, but immediate surgery may increase risk for knee arthrofibrosis.Level of evidenceIV
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research