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Erschienen in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine 3/2017

29.07.2017 | ACL Rehab (T Sgroi and J Molony, section editors)

Non-operative Care of the Patient with an ACL-Deficient Knee

verfasst von: Mark V. Paterno

Erschienen in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Ausgabe 3/2017

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this review is to provide an update to the most objective, evidence-based path through a non-operative course of rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament injury for those hoping to return to pivoting and cutting sports.

Recent Findings

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are prevalent in pivoting and cutting athletes with many of these patients electing to pursue surgical reconstruction in hopes of returning to prior levels of function. Despite many athletes pursing ACL reconstruction, some may elect to pursue a non-operative course of care. Success with this treatment plan should be defined as the ability to return to sport without subsequent giving way episodes.

Summary

Identification of those most likely to successfully return to sport with a non-operative course begins with completion of an evidence-based screening tool. If the patient has no concomitant injury and successfully passes the screening, they may proceed to a systematic, evidence-based progression through rehabilitation. Finally, the patient must complete a return to sport program and meet appropriate objective criteria, prior to return to sport.
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Metadaten
Titel
Non-operative Care of the Patient with an ACL-Deficient Knee
verfasst von
Mark V. Paterno
Publikationsdatum
29.07.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Ausgabe 3/2017
Elektronische ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-017-9431-6

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