To assess whether anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction performed at an Academic Hospital improves knee function and allows patients to return to their pre-injury level of normal and sporting activity. We included patients with an isolated ACL injury who had an ACL reconstruction performed by the arthroscopy unit at an academic hospital. A single follow-up visit at a minimum of 1 year after surgery was performed, testing the following: Range of movement, test of the stability of the reconstruction using a KT1000 arthrometer, a single hop test and presence of wound infection or sepsis was also noted. An x-ray of the knee was also done to check for complications. A Lysholm knee questionnaire was completed and compared to the pre-operative score. A Tegner Activity Scale to determine pre and post-operative level of normal and sporting activity was also recorded.Purpose
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