scholarly journals The effectiveness of pre-operative exercise physiotherapy rehabilitation on the outcomes of treatment following anterior cruciate ligament injury: a systematic review

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shady Alshewaier ◽  
Gillian Yeowell ◽  
Francis Fatoye
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Ligament Injury ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Anterior Cruciate ◽  
Evidence Database

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of pre-operative exercise physiotherapy rehabilitation on the outcomes of treatment following anterior cruciate ligament injury. Methods: The following databases were searched: PubMed, Ovid, The Cochrane Library and Web of Science. Studies published between the inception of the databases and December 2015 were sought using appropriate keywords in various combinations. This search was supplemented with a manual search of the references of selected studies. Studies were assessed for methodological quality using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. Results: A total of 500 studies were identified, of which eight studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the present review. The average Physiotherapy Evidence Database score for the studies included was 5.8, which reflects an overall moderate methodological quality. The eight studies investigated a total of 451 subjects of which 71% ( n=319) were males. The age of the participants in the eight studies ranged from 15 to 57 years. The duration of the intervention in the studies ranged from 3 to 24 weeks. This review found that pre-operative physiotherapy rehabilitation is effective for improving the outcomes of treatment following anterior cruciate ligament injury, including increasing knee-related function and improving muscle strength. However, whilst there was a significant improvement in quality of life from baseline following intervention, no significant difference in quality of life was found between the control and intervention groups. Conclusions: There is evidence to suggest that pre-operative physiotherapy rehabilitation is beneficial to patients with anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Knee Function after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Elite Collegiate Athletes

2003 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 560-563 ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. McAllister ◽  
Albert M. Tsai ◽  
Jason L. Dragoo ◽  
Justin McWilliams ◽  
Frederick J. Dorey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Knee Function ◽  
Ligament Injury ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

Background Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are common in athletes, but there are few studies of long-term outcomes. Hypothesis Long-term knee function of anterior cruciate ligament-injured athletes is inferior to that of their uninjured teammates. Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Methods Thirty-three Division I-A athletes who had sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury during their college career completed a series of questionnaires that assessed knee function and quality of life 2 to 14 years after injury. Their responses were compared with those of a matched cohort of their uninjured teammates. Results There were no differences in the mean Tegner scores, modified Lysholm scores, or in the scores of the SF-36 between groups. Sixteen anterior cruciate ligament-injured athletes scored A or B in the subjective portion of the International Knee Documentation Committee score and 17 scored C or D, whereas 24 control subjects scored A or B and 9 scored C or D, a statistically significant difference between groups. Five injured and 14 control athletes had participated at a professional or national team level after college. Conclusions Quality of life of elite collegiate athletes who sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury was not significantly different from that of their uninjured teammates, but knee function differed between groups.

scholarly journals The impact of combined meniscus tear on quality of life after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

2016 ◽  
Vol 69 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 153-159
Author(s):  
Vladimir Harhaji ◽  
Stojan Subasic ◽  
Srdjan Ninkovic ◽  
Ivica Lalic ◽  
Tatjana Salamon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury ◽  
Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Ligament Injury ◽  
Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

Introduction. An anterior cruciate ligament injury represents a significant epidemiological problem worldwide, especially due to involving young, sporty and active working-age population. This study has been conducted in order to compare the quality of life of patients who had isolated anterior cruciate ligament tear and of those who suffered from an associated meniscal injury. Material and Methods. This study included 185 patients who had undergone reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology in Novi Sad from January 1st, 2012 to December 31st, 2012. The patients were divided into 2 groups: group A consisted of patients who had anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction only, and group B consisted of patients who had partial meniscectomy in addition to the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The follow-up period was 12 months. Results. Distribution of patients by gender was significantly in favor of men. In our study, 146 patients were male and 39 patients were female. The average age of patients was 26.1 years overall (16-55 years), being 26.9 years for men, and 23.3 years for female patients. Out of 185 patients, 110 had an isolated anterior cruciate ligament injury, while 75 suffered both meniscus, internal or external, and anterior cruciate ligament injury. Conclusion. The comparison of the quality of life of patients in both groups showed no statistically significant difference. Therefore, we were not able to prove the hypothesis about the superior quality of life of those patients who had suffered from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament only.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of early quadriceps exercises after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Pumell
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Acl Reconstruction ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Knee Laxity ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

Objective. To systematically review the published information regarding the effectiveness and safety of early postoperative quadriceps muscle exercise training on pain, joint laxity, function and range of motion in postoperative anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction adult patients. Data sources. Five databases (CINAHL, PEDro, Pubmed, Science Direct and the Cochrane Library) were searched for studies published from January 1990 to May 2007. Study selection. Publications describing research into the effectiveness of early quadriceps exercises after ACL reconstruction were included. A total of three eligible articles met the inclusion criteria. Data extraction. A review of the three eligible studies was undertaken to describe the key study components. The PEDro Scale was used to determine the methodological quality of the selected trials and the level of evidence of all the eligible studies was categorised according to the evidence hierarchy by Lloyd-Smith.24 Relevant data were extracted by the two reviewer groups to reduce bias. Data synthesis. Due to study heterogeneity a meta-analysis could not be conducted. Effect sizes were calculated provided that sufficient data were provided. Outcome measures included range of motion (ROM), functional performance, pain  and knee laxity. The methodological quality of the studies did not vary considerably across the studies and the average PEDro score was 66%. Marginal significant differences were noted in knee ROM at 1 month postoperatively, pain day 1 postoperatively, knee laxity and subjective evaluation of function at 6 months postoperatively. Conclusion. Early quadriceps exercises can be performed safely in the first 2 postoperative weeks, but clinically significant gains in ROM, function, pain and knee laxity were not evident. Further research should include standardised interventions, measurement time frames and outcome measurement tools to allow for a meta- analysis to be conducted

scholarly journals Effectiveness of early quadriceps exercises after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Pumell
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Acl Reconstruction ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Knee Laxity ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

Objective. To systematically review the published information regarding the effectiveness and safety of early postoperative quadriceps muscle exercise training on pain, joint laxity, function and range of motion in postoperative anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction adult patients. Data sources. Five databases (CINAHL, PEDro, Pubmed, Science Direct and the Cochrane Library) were searched for studies published from January 1990 to May 2007. Study selection. Publications describing research into the effectiveness of early quadriceps exercises after ACL reconstruction were included. A total of three eligible articles met the inclusion criteria. Data extraction. A review of the three eligible studies was undertaken to describe the key study components. The PEDro Scale was used to determine the methodological quality of the selected trials and the level of evidence of all the eligible studies was categorised according to the evidence hierarchy by Lloyd-Smith.24 Relevant data were extracted by the two reviewer groups to reduce bias. Data synthesis. Due to study heterogeneity a meta-analysis could not be conducted. Effect sizes were calculated provided that sufficient data were provided. Outcome measures included range of motion (ROM), functional performance, pain  and knee laxity. The methodological quality of the studies did not vary considerably across the studies and the average PEDro score was 66%. Marginal significant differences were noted in knee ROM at 1 month postoperatively, pain day 1 postoperatively, knee laxity and subjective evaluation of function at 6 months postoperatively. Conclusion. Early quadriceps exercises can be performed safely in the first 2 postoperative weeks, but clinically significant gains in ROM, function, pain and knee laxity were not evident. Further research should include standardised interventions, measurement time frames and outcome measurement tools to allow for a meta- analysis to be conducted

Anterior cruciate ligament injury risk factors in football

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gian Nicola Bisciotti ◽  
Karim Chamari ◽  
Emanuele Cena ◽  
Andrea Bisciotti ◽  
Alessandro Bisciotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Ligament Injury ◽  
Injury Risk Factors ◽  
Anterior Cruciate
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