Return to Sport After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction: A Survey of The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

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A survey of 863 orthopedic surgeons found that 43% allow return to non-pivoting sports at 5-6 months post-ACL reconstruction, while 36% allow return to pivoting sports at 9-10 months. Full knee motion and time post-surgery were common criteria for non-pivoting sports, while hop tests were also used for pivoting sports.

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