Jean-Yves Jenny1, Xavier Clement2. 1. Centre de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de la Main, University Hospital, 10 Avenue Baumann, 67400, Strasbourg, Illkirch, France. jean-yves.jenny@chru-strasbourg.fr. 2. Centre de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de la Main, University Hospital, 10 Avenue Baumann, 67400, Strasbourg, Illkirch, France.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to report the functional outcome following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in patients who decide when to resume work and normal sporting activity post-operatively. The hypothesis tested was that patient-based decision to return to work and sport was possible without compromising functional outcome and increased the rate of repeat rupture in comparison with the existing literature. METHODS: This was a monocentric, retrospective study. Seventy-two patients requiring primary ACL reconstruction were included. All patients were followed up for a mean period of 4.3 years. Return to work and to sporting activity was allowed based on patient's decision. No restriction was suggested by the physician. Delays to return to work and sports and occurrence of graft failure were documented. RESULTS: Sixty-six patients (92 %) returned to any sporting activity. The mean delay was 4.1 months for running, 6.1 months for pivoting sports, and 6.6 months for contact sports. Return to competitive sport was possible in 82 % of patients after a mean delay of 7.1 months. Return to work was possible for 96 % of patients after a mean delay of 2.3 months. Index Tegner score normalized in 71 % of patients. Four repeat ruptures (6 %) were observed, all of them following a significant knee injury. CONCLUSIONS: Patient-based decision to return to work and sport was possible without compromising functional outcome. The post-operative restrictions implemented by orthopaedic surgeons following ACL reconstructions may be relaxed and more patient based.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to report the functional outcome following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in patients who decide when to resume work and normal sporting activity post-operatively. The hypothesis tested was that patient-based decision to return to work and sport was possible without compromising functional outcome and increased the rate of repeat rupture in comparison with the existing literature. METHODS: This was a monocentric, retrospective study. Seventy-two patients requiring primary ACL reconstruction were included. All patients were followed up for a mean period of 4.3 years. Return to work and to sporting activity was allowed based on patient's decision. No restriction was suggested by the physician. Delays to return to work and sports and occurrence of graft failure were documented. RESULTS: Sixty-six patients (92 %) returned to any sporting activity. The mean delay was 4.1 months for running, 6.1 months for pivoting sports, and 6.6 months for contact sports. Return to competitive sport was possible in 82 % of patients after a mean delay of 7.1 months. Return to work was possible for 96 % of patients after a mean delay of 2.3 months. Index Tegner score normalized in 71 % of patients. Four repeat ruptures (6 %) were observed, all of them following a significant knee injury. CONCLUSIONS:Patient-based decision to return to work and sport was possible without compromising functional outcome. The post-operative restrictions implemented by orthopaedic surgeons following ACL reconstructions may be relaxed and more patient based.
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Keywords:
Anterior cruciate ligament; Reconstruction; Return to sport; Return to work
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