Incidence of and Factors Associated With the Decision to Undergo Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction 1 to 10 Years After Injury

Conclusion:
In this study population of 1841 patients, 62% of patients received ACL reconstruction within 1 year of injury. Of patients treated nonoperatively for 1 year after ACL tears, 32% underwent delayed ACL reconstruction. Predictors of reconstruction beyond 1 year were young age (50% reduction in reconstruction per decade increased age) and baseline meniscal tear. Sex was not predictive for reconstruction beyond 1 year from injury.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Sanders, T. L., Maradit Kremers, H., Bryan, A. J., Kremers, W. K., Levy, B. A., Dahm, D. L., Stuart, M. J., Krych, A. J. Tags: Knee, general, Knee ligaments, general, Knee ligaments, ACL, Knee, meniscus Source Type: research