Week 4 Lecture 1

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Front (Question)

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of conservative (non-operative) management following ACL rupture

Back (Answer)

Advantages: Avoid cost and time of operation Inherent risk with all operations (infection, fibrosis) Rehab can begin sooner as not waiting for tissue remodeling Statistically good long term functional outcomes High patient satisfaction score Disadvantages: Potential meniscal pathology Symptomatic ‘giving way’ May ultimately need reconstruction