Anterior cruciate ligament retears are a multifactorial process, which makes it difficult for risk assessment metrics to predict chances of recurrence. However, these metrics provide surgeons with recommendations as to when additional safeguards should be implemented. Since a key goal in any surgical procedure is positive long-term patient outcomes, understanding predictive metrics and associated limitations is imperative for positive outcomes.
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