One sixth of primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions may undergo reoperation due to complications or new injuries within 2  years

ConclusionOne sixth of all primary ACLRs underwent reoperation due to complications or new injuries within 2  years. The most common reoperations were screw removal, meniscus procedures, cyclops removal/notchplasty and reoperations due to graft rupture, including revision ACLR. Younger age (<  30 years), female gender, medial meniscus repair and lateral meniscus resection or repair at primary ACLR were associated with an increased risk of reoperation. This study provides clinicians with important data to inform patients about the short-term reoperation rates, the most common reoperati on procedures and risk factors for reoperation after primary ACLR.Level of evidenceIII.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research