Aim Identify injury-related, patient-reported and treatment-related prognostic factors for 5-
year outcomes in acutely ACL-ruptured individuals managed with early reconstruction plus …

Objectives To conduct a cost-utility analysis for two commonly used treatment strategies for
patients after ACL rupture; early ACL reconstruction (index) versus rehabilitation plus an …

STUDY QUESTION In young active adults with an acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
rupture, do patient reported or radiographic outcomes after five years differ between those …

Objective To assess whether a clinically relevant difference exists in patients' perceptions of
symptoms, knee function, and ability to participate in sports over a period of two years after …

Background To analyse 5-year cost-effectiveness of early versus optional delayed acute
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Methods 121 young, active adults with acute …

Background: Although comparable clinical and functional outcomes have been reported
after nonsurgical and surgical anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) treatment, few studies have …

Since the first report of surgical repair for a ruptured cruciate ligament in 1895, a great deal
of research has attempted to identify the optimal surgical technique. Today, the two mainstay …

Background: An initial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear can be treated with surgical
reconstruction or focused rehabilitation. The KANON (Knee Anterior cruciate ligament, NON …

Objectives Evaluate the natural course of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) healing on MRI
within 5 years of acute ACL rupture and compare 2-year and 5-year outcomes based on …

Background: More than 50% of highly active patients with an anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) injury who choose nonsurgical treatment (active rehabilitation alone) have successful …