Abstract
Purpose: The effect of body mass index (BMI) on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction have been described in the adult literature, but pediatric reports remain scarce. The purpose of this study is to analyze associations between BMI or weight and clinical outcomes in children undergoing ACL reconstruction. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 168 pediatric patients undergoing primary ACL reconstruction with at least 2 years of follow-up. BMI percentile-for-age was used to categorize children as having normal BMI (<85th %), overweight …
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