Performance outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the National Basketball Association.

摘要: Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the rate return play and quantify effect on basketball player's performance after surgical reconstruction anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Methods Surgical injuries involving ACL were queried for a 10-year period (1993-1994 season through 2004-2005 season) from database maintained by National Basketball Association (NBA). Standard statistical categories player efficiency rating (PER), measure that accounts positive negative playing statistics, calculated impact injury relative matched comparison group. Over period, 31 NBA players had 32 reconstructions. Two patients excluded because multiple injuries, one he never participated in league play, another result nonathletic activity. Results Of 27 group, 6 (22%) did not competition. 21 (78%) who 4 (15%) an increase preinjury PER, 5 (19%) remained within 1 point PER decreased more than 12 (44%). Although decreases occurred most returning surgery, number games played, field goal percentage, turnovers per game only with statistically significant decrease. Players group over their careers, whereas marked, though significant, reconstruction. Conclusions After players, 22% sanctioned game. For those 44% patients, although changes Level Evidence IV, therapeutic case series.