Development and validation of a clinical prediction model for return to work after arthroscopic anterior crucial ligament reconstruction

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a key structure which stabilizes the knee joint as it resists anterior tibial translation and rotational loads [1]. In the United States, torn ACLs amount up to 200.000 cases yearly, making it one of the most common ligament injuries [2 –4]. Ninety-five per cent of individuals with surgical ACL reconstruction undergo surgery due to persistent rotational and/or anterolateral instabilities, for potential prevention of early osteoarthritis and for the preservation of athletic performance [5].

Source: The Knee - March 28, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ramona Ritzmann, Aurora Giuliani, Christoph Centner, Marlene Mauch, Albrecht Heitner, Jochen Paul, Christian Egloff, Christina Ramsenthaler, Markus Wenning Source Type: research