March 2020 PMID 31919026

Patients Forget About Their Operated Knee More Following Arthroscopic Primary Repair of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Than Following Reconstruction.

Harmen D Vermeijden, Jelle P van der List, Robert O'Brien, Gregory S DiFelice

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Discussions reflect curiosity about surgical techniques like internal bracing and their benefits, exemplified by questions like why pro athletes aren't using certain methods for faster recovery, and by references to podcasts discussing differences in knee awareness post-surgery. The tone is inquisitive and evaluative, highlighting interest in practical applications and clinical significance of the research.

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Some posts, like the question about athletes using internal braced ACLs, suggest curiosity rather than outright disagreement, leaning towards mild agreement or interest in alternative approaches.

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Posts show high curiosity about the topic, especially the discussion about faster recovery and different surgical options, indicating high interest.

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Comments reference specific procedures and interpretations, such as internal bracing and reinjury risk, showing moderate engagement and effort to understand the implications.

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The discussion hints at potential influence on treatment choices and sports recovery strategies, indicating some perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

Patients who had arthroscopic primary repair of the ACL tend to forget their operated knee more in daily life compared to those who underwent traditional ACL reconstruction, especially noticeable in certain groups like people over 30, males, and those with a BMI over 25.
The study analyzed patient responses from the Forgotten Joint Score12 questionnaire between 2 to 5 years after surgery and found that the primary repair group consistently reported less awareness of their knee, with this difference remaining significant even after adjusting for other factors.
Overall, the research suggests that in the short to midterm follow-up, primary repair of the ACL might lead to patients experiencing less distraction or awareness of their operated knee compared to reconstruction, which could influence future treatment decisions.

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