Return to play after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2004
Abstract
The goal of knee ligament reconstruction is to return the athlete to the previous level of function as quickly and as safely as possible. The appropriate level of aggressiveness in returning the athlete to sport remains controversial. Information in the literature regarding safe return to play has been dominated by the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction literature. The basic concepts that hold true for returning the ACL-reconstructed athlete to play can be generalized to injuries treated nonoperatively as well. This article presents a review of the principles of rehabilitation following knee ligament reconstruction, with an emphasis on criteria for return to play.
Volume
23
Issue
3
First Page
395
Last Page
408
ISSN
0278-5919
Published In/Presented At
Cascio, B. M., Culp, L., & Cosgarea, A. J. (2004). Return to play after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Clinics in sports medicine, 23(3), 395–ix. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csm.2004.03.004
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
15262378
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article
