To compare post-operative sports activity and work ability between patients undergoing combined PLC-R for either ACL- or PCL-based injuries, specifically evaluating return-to-sport rates and work ability.
Key Findings:
Patients with ACL-based PLC injuries had higher return-to-sports rates compared to those with PCL-based injuries, indicating a significant difference in recovery outcomes.
Work ability was significantly better in the ACL group than in the PCL group, highlighting the impact of injury type on functional recovery.
Functional outcomes were satisfactory in both groups, but ACL-based injuries showed superior results, suggesting a need for tailored rehabilitation strategies.
Interpretation:
The study suggests that combined PLC-R with ACL-R leads to better post-operative outcomes in terms of sports activity and work ability compared to PCL-R.
Limitations:
Retrospective design may introduce bias.
Limited sample size and potential confounding factors, such as variations in rehabilitation protocols and patient demographics, were not controlled for.
Conclusion:
ACL-based injuries result in better post-operative sports activity and work ability compared to PCL-based injuries in patients undergoing combined PLC reconstruction.
