Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair: The Current Status

>> Failure rates for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair are greater than those for ACL reconstruction. >> There are no long-term outcome studies for ACL repairs, as far as we know, and postoperative protocols including physical therapy progression and return-to-play criteria following ACL repair have not been established. >> There are currently insufficient data to support utilization of ACL repair in all patients and tear types. >> ACL reconstruction remains the gold standard surgical option for patients with ACL tears.