Post-traumatic osteoarthritis diagnosed within 5 years following ACL reconstruction

ConclusionApproximately 12% of patients presenting within 5 years following ACLR are diagnosed with OA. Demographic factors associated with an increased risk of a diagnosis of PTOA within 5 years after ACLR are age, sex, BMI, tobacco use, and concomitant meniscal surgery. Clinicians should be cognizant of these risk factors to develop risk profiles in patients with the common goal to achieve optimal long-term outcomes after ACLR.Level of evidenceIII.

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Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - March 17, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research