Non operative ACL managment

Question 1

copers

Answer 1

can dynamically stabilize ACLD knee

Must resume previous activity within a year
No episodes of giving away
Do not require surgery

Question 2

non copers

Answer 2

cannot stabilize ACLD knee
Giving away
Unable to resume previous level of activity
Requires surgery

Question 3

kinematics copers

Answer 3

joint stability
Fewer episodes of giving away
Normal range of motion and forces during functional activities

Question 4

kinematics non copers

Answer 4

increased joint laxity
Reduced knee ROM during hop testing
Reduced knee compression and shear forces during gait

Question 5

activity difference between Copers and non-copers

Answer 5

copers and non copers

82% returned to activity
21% reduced activity scores
good function

Question 6

when should you test?

Answer 6

10 sessions of PT
Greater than 60 days
Less than six months