Anterior cruciate ligament rupture: reconstruction surgery and rehabilitation. A nation-wide survey of current practice

Knee. 2001 Mar;8(1):13-8. doi: 10.1016/s0968-0160(00)00073-9.

Abstract

A database of the current practice of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery in Great Britain was collated from a postal survey. This survey revealed that clear trends are emerging in the United Kingdom (UK) with regard to ACL reconstruction surgery (such as the type of graft used and timing of surgery) and rehabilitation. Certain issues, however, remain controversial, including bracing and knee range of movement. Clinical outcome measures are consistently used to judge operative success, but few specialists use defined objective measurements such as the IKDC scoring system.

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery*
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries*
  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries / rehabilitation*
  • Knee Injuries / surgery*
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians' / statistics & numerical data*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Treatment Outcome
  • United Kingdom