Clinical inquiries. Does a knee brace decrease recurrent ACL injuries?

نویسندگان

  • Nancy Mallory
  • Gary Kelsberg
  • Debra Ketchell
  • James L Lord
چکیده

After surgical anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, knee bracing does not significantly protect against injury during recovery or afterwards (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, based on expert opinion). In addition, the use of a knee brace following ACL reconstruction does not improve stability or hasten rehabilitation, either immediately or for up to 2 years (SOR: A, based on randomized controlled trials with heterogenous results).

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Journal of family practice

دوره 52 10  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003