Paper 74: Muscle Strength and Functional Performance in Patients with ACL Injury Treated with Training and Surgical Reconstruction or Training Only: A 2 to 5-Year Follow-up

Abstract

ObjectiveTo study muscle strength and functional performance in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury with or without surgical reconstruction 2 to 5 years after injury. Good muscle function is important in preventing early-onset osteoarthritis (OA), but the role of reconstructive surgery in restoring muscle function is unclear.