Long-term Return to Sports After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Reconstruction vs No Reconstruction—A Comparison of 2 Case Series

Abstract

Surgically treated patients returned to competitive pivoting sports at 3 times the rate of those managed nonoperatively, confirming that reconstruction provides the best opportunity for continued participation in competitive pivoting sports. Regardless of grouping, RTS correlated with modifiable factors, including strength and stability. Higher rates of subsequent injuries observed after reconstruction may result from increased participation in competitive pivoting sports.