Socioeconomic status is associated with self-reported symptoms and function after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Introduction: Socioeconomic status (SES) is known to contribute to healthcare access and recovery following many orthopaedic injuries and surgeries. For anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, a 2022 systematic review found low SES was associated with worse self-reported outcomes and higher complication rates post-ACL reconstruction (ACLR), but all data was from American studies. Given socioeconomic and healthcare system differences between countries, we aimed to determine if SES is associated with outcomes post-ACLR in Australia.

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Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: T. West, A. Bruder, K. Crossley, M. Girdwood, M. Scholes, L. To, S. Evans, M. Haberfield, J. Couch, C. Barton, A. Culvenor Tags: O2023SMA-302 Source Type: research