Functional Bracing Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction


Knapik D. M., Singh H., Gursoy S., Trasolini N. A., Perry A. K., Chahla J.

JBJS REVIEWS, cilt.9, sa.9, 2021 (ESCI, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.21.00056
  • Dergi Adı: JBJS REVIEWS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

>> Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries remain common among athletes; these injuries require reconstruction to restore stability and enable successful return to sport.>> The role of postoperative dynamic knee bracing following ACL reconstruction in protecting graft integrity and promoting return to sport remains largely unknown.>> Limited biomechanical studies on functional bracing have reported decreased strain across the ACL with increasing anterior shear loading.>> Investigations evaluating functional brace use in clinical studies have not yet demonstrated consistent improvement in clinical outcomes, reduced graft retear rates, or improved return-to-sport rates in sports other than skiing.>> Additional investigation examining athletes of various ages participating in different sporting activities is necessary to better understand the role of functional bracing following ACL reconstruction.