ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES

This study tested whether letting patients watch their own ACL surgery live on video helps them feel less afraid of moving after the operation. 65 adults having ACL reconstruction under spinal anesthesia either watched their surgery in real time or received standard care. The goa…

This study tested whether adding genicular nerve blocks to standard pain treatment helps people who have ACL knee surgery. 192 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the extra nerve blocks or usual care. The goal was to see if the blocks reduce opioid painkiller use and …

This study tested whether adding a blood flow restriction (BFR) technique to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee surgery. Thirty adults aged 18-35 who had ACL reconstruction one week earlier took part. The goal was to …

This study looked at how well young handball players can adjust their sense of balance (proprioception) and whether that affects knee injury risk. Researchers measured knee forces during jumping and cutting moves in 41 athletes aged 15-25. The goal was to understand why some play…

This study looked at how ACL injuries impact not just the knee, but also brain activity, reaction speed, and mental readiness to return to sports. Researchers tested 60 male athletes using brain scans, computer reaction tests, and questionnaires. They found that athletes who had …

This study tested a new exercise program using visual feedback to help people load their knee properly after ACL surgery. The goal was to see if this could prevent knee arthritis, which often develops within 15 years after an ACL injury. 34 participants were followed for 6 months…

This study looked at whether adding brain-focused education and cross-education strength training (exercising the uninjured leg) early after ACL surgery helps recovery. 29 people aged 18-40 with ACL tears participated. Researchers measured changes in leg strength, brain structure…

This study followed 201 young people who had ACL knee surgery to see if poor sensorimotor function (body awareness and control) could predict a future graft tear, a new ACL injury in the other knee, or failure to return to sports within 3 years. Participants were 15-35 years old …

This study looked at 10 people who had ACL knee surgery 6 to 18 months earlier. Researchers wanted to understand why leg muscle weakness often continues even after healing. They tested whether the brain unconsciously stops fully using the injured leg—a pattern called 'learned non…

This study looked at whether doing extra leg strengthening exercises before ACL surgery helps patients recover better. Six people with recent ACL tears took part. Researchers measured their muscle strength before and after a special rehab program to see if it reduced weakness aft…