Comparable clinical and functional outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction over and under 40  years of age

ConclusionsThe present meta-analysis shows that patients older than 40  years achieve comparable clinical outcomes to those of younger patients following primary ACL reconstruction. This evidence may push the surgeons toward a more aggressive approach in this specific cohort of patients.Level of evidenceIII.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research