Abstract:Background: Loss of knee extension (LOE) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is associated with limited knee joint function and increased risk for knee osteoarthritis. Hypothesis: Preoperative LOE will affect postoperative LOE for up to 12 months after ACLR. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: Included were patients who underwent anatomic ACLR between June 2014 and December 2018. In all patients, the postoperative rehabilitation protocol was the same. A heel height dif… Show more
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