Current Practices in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the U.S. Military: A Survey of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons

Abstract

IntroductionThe subject of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) contains a large volume of research but very little consensus for ideal surgical technique, graft implementation, and fixation strategy for improved clinical outcome. Previous studies have assessed surgeon preferences for ACLR in civilian populations, but no study to date has examined ACLR trends in military surgeons caring for a unique, high functional demand population.