학술논문
Limb asymmetries persist 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction according to the results of a jump test battery
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article
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Source
Frontiers in Medicine, Vol 11 (2024)
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Language
English
ISSN
2296-858X
Abstract
ObjectivesTest batteries used to assess a patient’s return-to-sports (RTS) following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are currently undergoing continual development, although no consensus exist on tests to be administered to athletes before allowing return to play. A simple standardized jump test battery was developed to objectively evaluate knee function following ACLR, thereby aiding in RTS decision-making.MethodsThirty-three patients who underwent ACLR were prospectively assessed pre-operatively, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Knee function was assessed using a device for optical detection using a test battery consisting of three jump tests: monopodalic countermovement jump (CMJ), drop jump, and monopodalic side-hop. Limb symmetry index (LSI) was reported for all tests at all time points. LSI ≥90% was defined as RTS criteria.ResultsAt 12-month evaluation, mean LSI significantly improved compared to 6-month follow up (p