(English) Episode 79-Beyond the Buzz - The 2 Simple Rules That Slash ACL Re-injury Risk by 84%

This study investigates factors influencing reinjury risk after ACL reconstruction, specifically focusing on return to sport (RTS) decisions. The research highlights that patients who resume level I sports, which involve jumping, pivoting, and hard cutting, face a significantly higher chance of reinjury. Key findings indicate that delaying RTS until at least nine months post-surgery and ensuring symmetrical quadriceps strength substantially reduce this risk. The authors suggest implementing strict time-based and functional criteria for RTS to improve long-term outcomes and mitigate the development of knee osteoarthritis.(Grindem H, Snyder-Mackler L, Moksnes H, Engebretsen L, Risberg MA. Simple decision rules can reduce reinjury risk by 84% after ACL reconstruction: the Delaware-Oslo ACL cohort study. Br J Sports Med [Internet]. 2016;50(13):804–8. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096031)