March 12, 2026Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine3 citationsOpen Access
Ten-year risk of graft re-rupture and contralateral anterior cruciate ligament injury after primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This research aims to analyze the long-term risks of graft re-rupture and contralateral anterior cruciate ligament injuries following ACL reconstruction.
Conducted a systematic review of existing studies
Performed a meta-analysis to aggregate data on graft re-rupture and contralateral injuries
Focused on long-term outcomes over a ten-year period
Graft re-rupture occurred in 11% of cases
Contralateral ACL injuries occurred in 12% of cases
Younger age and use of hamstring grafts were associated with higher risks
Abstract
Long-term analysis shows graft re-rupture (11%) and contralateral injuries (12%) remain common after ACL reconstruction, with younger age and hamstring grafts increasing risk.