January 2013 PMID 23349407

Treatment for acute anterior cruciate ligament tear: five year outcome of randomised trial.

Richard B Frobell, Harald P Roos, Ewa M Roos, Frank W Roemer, Jonas Ranstam, L Stefan Lohmander

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107
Peak: 2 in Jun 2019
across 5 sources since Sep 2016

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121,188
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974

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reveals agreement with the study’s conclusion that the timing of ACL reconstruction may not alter long-term results, as seen in comments mentioning ‘no difference at 5 years’ and references to factors influencing recovery decisions. The interest is high, with discussions about rehab options and risks like cartilage lesions, reflected in words like ‘fabulous insights’ and questions about surgery timing, which show users are engaged and considering real-world implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings that timing of ACL surgery does not significantly impact five-year outcomes, showing general agreement with the publication.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by discussing various aspects such as surgery vs rehab decisions, factors to consider, and implications for athletes and patients.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some posts reference specific points like recovery time and cartilage risks, most provide brief reactions, indicating moderate in-depth engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight clinical and personal relevance, emphasizing that the study influences treatment choices and patient education, indicating moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared long-term outcomes, including patient-reported knee function and radiographic osteoarthritis, between young adults who underwent early ACL reconstruction and those who had rehab with the option for delayed reconstruction, over a five-year period.
  • Results showed no significant difference in knee function, activity levels, or osteoarthritis between the two groups after five years, with both groups reporting similar outcomes.
  • The findings suggest that a non-urgent approach with rehabilitation and delayed reconstruction when necessary can lead to comparable long-term results as early ACL surgery in young active adults.]

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عبدالسلام الشمري
@alsllmii · X

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Aug 3, 2022 · 5 likes · 37,910 followers View post →
Uzo Ehiogu
@consultantPT · X

Treatment for acute anterior cruciate ligament tear: five year outcome of RCT - early vs late vs rehab only ...no difference @ 5 yrs no difference .. ⛔️ no mention of RTS in this study ... so assume pts did no RTS... May not be relevant 2 many pts! https://t.co/5PBP7gmn8w

Oct 10, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 7,012 followers View post →
Louise Tulloh
@DrLouiseTulloh · X

Such fabulous insights from this research. Great to show patients these outcomes. Treatment for acute anterior cruciate ligament tear: five year outcome of randomised trial | The BMJ https://t.co/Ej9Sd1vyE9

Jun 25, 2019 · 2 likes · 634 followers View post →
PhysioOVER9000
@ThomasRoth91 · X

@RoaldBahr @mickwhughes @adamdobson123 Delayed or early ACL reconstruction? These 2 articles seem to disagree. 1: https://t.co/xQ6p1wbQR9 Increased odds of cartilage lesion every month post-injury 2: https://t.co/JxNSl4X5Qq Rehab + option of ACLR = Early ACLR at 5 years

Jul 8, 2021 · 1 like · 1,162 followers View post →
yiwah
@yiwahr · X

@ErikKaiser @lukeburgis @CaseyMericle Just in case anybody comes across this thread and has knee ( ACL) issues see this study about outcomes with ACL injuries comparing outcomes of surgery versus rehab and timing of surgery. https://t.co/GjNjH8ydKH

Apr 21, 2023 · 1 like · 118 followers View post →
Matthew Wyatt
@MRWPhysio · X

RT @consultantPT: Treatment for acute anterior cruciate ligament tear: five year outcome of RCT - early vs late vs rehab only ...no differe…

Oct 11, 2019 · 1 share · 3,302 followers View post →

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The Barefoot Therapist
@TTherapies · X

RT @SportPhys: ACL surgery - Should I have it or not? Sports physio Maryke Louw explains the factors to take into account, including ACL su…

Feb 17, 2025 · 1 share · 161 followers View post →
Sports Injury Physio
@SportPhys · X

ACL surgery - Should I have it or not? Sports physio Maryke Louw explains the factors to take into account, including ACL surgery risk and recovery time compared to an ACL tear treatment without surgery. https://t.co/KROpLeqKI9 -- #running #runchat #triathlon #onlinephysio https://t.co/BmxypL0nK8

Feb 17, 2025 · 1 share · 2,033 followers View post →
Ahmed Broxy☆
@ahmed_broxy12 · X

Treatment for acute anterior cruciate ligament tear: five year outcome of randomised trial https://t.co/DjebumEhLV

Oct 13, 2024 · 641 followers View post →
Sports Injury Physio
@SportPhys · X

ACL surgery - Should I have it or not? Sports physio Maryke Louw explains the factors to take into account, including surgery risk and recovery time compared to treatment without surgery. https://t.co/KROpLeqKI9 -- #running #runchat #triathlon #injuryprevention #onlinephysio https://t.co/w2WoMzxUda

Jul 1, 2024 · 2,033 followers View post →
Sports Injury Physio
@SportPhys · X

Should I have surgery for my torn ACL? The answer isn't clear-cut, but here are the factors to consider. https://t.co/KROpLeqKI9 -- #running #ukrunchat #runchat #triathlon #injuryprevention #onlinephysio

Apr 30, 2024 · 2,033 followers View post →
yiwah
@yiwahr · X

@ErikKaiser @lukeburgis @CaseyMericle Just in case anybody comes across this thread and has knee ( ACL) issues see this study about outcomes with ACL injuries comparing outcomes of surgery versus rehab and timing of surgery. https://t.co/GjNjH8ydKH

Apr 21, 2023 · 1 like · 118 followers View post →
عبدالسلام الشمري
@alsllmii · X

هذه مجموعة أبحاث تكلمت عن الموضوع: 1- https://t.co/KKoTkbZLiI 2- https://t.co/79jqcauyYm 3- https://t.co/1Dqs9g5o8T 4- https://t.co/OP4AxWAAfY 5- https://t.co/qTEPtBhEfL 6- https://t.co/Rc31v8Var7 7- https://t.co/8XZIbpxMD4 8- https://t.co/5p45dW5KxO

Aug 3, 2022 · 5 likes · 37,910 followers View post →
PhysioOVER9000
@ThomasRoth91 · X

@RoaldBahr @mickwhughes @adamdobson123 Delayed or early ACL reconstruction? These 2 articles seem to disagree. 1: https://t.co/xQ6p1wbQR9 Increased odds of cartilage lesion every month post-injury 2: https://t.co/JxNSl4X5Qq Rehab + option of ACLR = Early ACLR at 5 years

Jul 8, 2021 · 1 like · 1,162 followers View post →
Matthew Wyatt
@MRWPhysio · X

RT @consultantPT: Treatment for acute anterior cruciate ligament tear: five year outcome of RCT - early vs late vs rehab only ...no differe…

Oct 11, 2019 · 1 share · 3,302 followers View post →
Uzo Ehiogu
@consultantPT · X

Treatment for acute anterior cruciate ligament tear: five year outcome of RCT - early vs late vs rehab only ...no difference @ 5 yrs no difference .. ⛔️ no mention of RTS in this study ... so assume pts did no RTS... May not be relevant 2 many pts! https://t.co/5PBP7gmn8w

Oct 10, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 7,012 followers View post →
Louise Tulloh
@DrLouiseTulloh · X

Such fabulous insights from this research. Great to show patients these outcomes. Treatment for acute anterior cruciate ligament tear: five year outcome of randomised trial | The BMJ https://t.co/Ej9Sd1vyE9

Jun 25, 2019 · 2 likes · 634 followers View post →
Elora Brenneman Wilson, PhD (she/her)
@EloraBrenneman · X

Treatment for acute anterior cruciate ligament tear: five year outcome of randomised trial | The BMJ https://t.co/ernvUTUY9x

Jun 24, 2019 · 268 followers View post →