The American journal of sports medicine
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Comparative Study
The effect of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on the risk of knee reinjury.
Although there is evidence that very active, young patients are better served with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, there is a lack of objective data demonstrating that future knee injury is prevented by these procedures. ⋯ Strong consideration should be given to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction after anterior cruciate ligament injury in young, active individuals.
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Comparative Study
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and acetaminophen in the treatment of an acute muscle injury.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are frequently used to treat muscle injuries in athletes. It is not known whether the anti-inflammatory effects of these drugs are important or whether their effectiveness is a result of their central analgesic effect. ⋯ The routine use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in muscle injuries may need to be critically evaluated because low-cost and low-risk analgesics may be just as effective.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Functional bracing after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a prospective, randomized, multicenter study.
Bracing after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is expensive and is not proven to prevent injuries or influence outcomes. ⋯ In this young, active population, postoperative bracing does not appear to change the clinical outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.