PT Inquest 34: Incidence of 2nd ACL Injury in First 2 Years

In Episode 34 we look at the incidence of second ACL injuries two years after primary ACL reconstruction. How often to patients that return to sports re-tear their ACL? What about the contra-lateral side? Can we do anything about this?

Incidence of Second ACL Injuries 2 Years After Primary ACL Reconstruction and Return to Sport.
Mark V. Paterno, Mitchell J. Rauh, Laura C. Schmitt, Kevin R. Ford, and Timothy E. Hewett.
Am J of Sports Med. Epub ahead of print, April 21, 2014.

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Music for Episode 34:
“The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake
Used by Permission

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