70 recreationally-active patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear were randomized to either immediate reconstruction (within 8 days) or delayed reconstruction (6-10 weeks after injury). Patients were assessed for total sick leave days over the first year after injury. The mean number of sick leave days was significantly lower in the immediate reconstruction group compared to the delayed reconstruction group.
Unlock the full article
Get unlimited access to OrthoEvidence with a free trial
Start TrialCritical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or continue reading this full article
Register Now
Subscribe to "The Pulse"
Evidence-Based Orthopaedics direct to your inbox.
