Why the study?
What are the long-term functional outcomes and reinjury rates following surgical repair of isolated anterior cruciate ligament tears in military cadets?
Population
64 cadets at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, who had surgical repair for isolated…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
5 years
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ACL repair linked to high long-term symptoms and reinjury in cadets; leaves open optimal strategies for active populations.
What are the long-term functional outcomes and reinjury rates following surgical repair of isolated anterior cruciate ligament tears in military cadets?
Surgical repair of isolated ACL tears in a military cohort was associated with high rates of long-term symptoms and reinjury, indicating progressive knee deterioration.
Feagin et al. (1976) studied this question.
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