Sports medicine stats: Nonoperative treatment of ACL tears in children and adolescents
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Following nonoperative treatment of ACL injuries, 75% of patients experience persistent knee instability. Young patients are over 12 times more likely to suffer a medial meniscal tear following nonoperative treatment than they would after operative treatment.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine, November 2014
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Following nonoperative treatment of ACL injuries, 75% of patients experience persistent knee instability. Young patients are over 12 times more likely to suffer a medial meniscal tear following nonoperative treatment than they would after operative treatment.