Nonsurgical or Surgical Treatment of ACL Injuries

Dynamic Stability of the ACL Deficient Knee

The aim of this study is to evaluate knee function, sports participation and knee reinjuries over 2 years in a group of patients who choose either nonsurgical or surgical treatment for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury

This study is a part study of an overall study with the title 'Dynamic stability of the ACL-injured knee'. The overall study prospectively follows a cohort of newly injured patients with total rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Anterior cruciate ligament rupture within 3 months of injury
• Preinjury participation in level I or II sports at least twice a week

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current or previous injury to the contralateral leg
• Another grade III ligament injury, fracture, full-thickness articular cartilage damage