Effect of leg dominance on early functional outcomes and return to sports after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
CONCLUSIONS: Results from this study suggest that despite theoretical differences, leg dominance does not have a significant impact on short-term functional outcomes and return to sports. Objective measurements suggest that limb strength recovers at a comparable rate. Injuries to either leg demonstrate equally positive improvement post-ACL reconstruction given the same post-operative rehabilitation.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III, retrospective comparative study.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III, retrospective cohort study.
PMID: 32067570 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Boo HC, Howe TS, Koh JS Tags: J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) Source Type: research
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