Br J Sports Med January 2018 PMID 28223305

Eighty-three per cent of elite athletes return to preinjury sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review with meta-analysis of return to sport rates, graft rupture rates and performance outcomes.

Courtney C H Lai, Clare L Ardern, Julian A Feller, Kate E Webster

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The discussions reflect a general recognition of the study's key findings, such as the 83% return rate, with participants mentioning the possible influence of athletic skill and importance to team. The tone varies from curiosity to cautious curiosity, with some referencing the significance of graft rupture rates, showing a reasonable level of engagement without deeply challenging or extending the research.

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The discussions acknowledge the findings, but some question the overall implications of the high return-to-sport rate and graft rupture statistics.

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Abstract in brief

About 83% of elite athletes return to their preinjury sport after ACL reconstruction, but about 52% experience a graft rupture.
The average time for athletes to return to sport ranges from 6 to 13 months, and most athletes perform at levels similar to uninjured controls after recovery.
Factors such as athletic skill and importance to their team influence the likelihood of returning to sport without further injury.]

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@afavia3 @Jeffersonlives5 @MoeSquare https://t.co/BWE79QYZ8K. For your perusal. Only 83% of elite athletes returned to sport at all….

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RT @india_physio: ‼️ACL and RETURN TO PLAY ‼️ .

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‼️ACL and RETURN TO PLAY ‼️ .

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