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To evaluate clinical outcomes, return to sport (RTS), and re-injury rates following ACL repair in selected patients.

ACL Repair is a valid alternative to ACL Reconstruction in appropriately chosen patients

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Investigates ACL repair outcomes in chosen patients, suggesting a viable option for recovery.

To evaluate clinical outcomes, return to sport (RTS), and re-injury rates following ACL repair in selected patients.
20 patients with Sherman grade 1-2 ACL tears were recruited for repair surgery.
Outcomes measured included IKDC, Lysholm, Cincinnati scores, and ACL-RSI scale pre-operatively and at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months.
Anteroposterior KT-1000 laxity measurements and isokinetic strength assessments were performed.
Limb symmetry indices (LSIs) were calculated for knee performance and RTS rates, re-tears, and re-operations were documented.
Significant improvement in IKDC, Lysholm, and Cincinnati scores at 12 months (p<0.05).
Mean side-to-side KT-1000 scores at 6 and 12 months were similar at 1.8 mm and 1.6 mm, respectively.
At 12 months, mean LSIs for peak knee extensor and flexor torque were 92.4% and 96.9%, respectively.
One patient experienced a re-injury at 13 months while engaging in pivoting sports.

Ross Radic (2025) studied this question.

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