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What 'medically cleared' means after ACL reconstructionClearance after ACL reconstruction requires simultaneous passage of three criteria: strength and hop-test symmetry of 90–95% compared to the uninjured leg, plus a psychological readiness score of 80 or above. The nine-month post-operative minimum exists because earlier return raises reinjury risk sevenfold.Clearance after ACL reconstruction requires simultaneous passage of three criteria: strength and hop-test symmetry of 90–95% compared to the uninjured leg, plus a psychological readiness score of 80 or above. The nine-month post-operative minimum exists because earlier return raises reinjury risk sevenfold.
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Choosing treatment after an ACL tearACL tears often cause swelling, instability and a sense that the knee will give way, especially during turning and cutting sports. Treatment hinges on instability, sport demands and associated injuries: structured rehabilitation can work well for some, while reconstruction is favoured when repeated giving-way episodes threaten function or meniscal damage.ACL tears often cause swelling, instability and a sense that the knee will give way, especially during turning and cutting sports. Treatment hinges on instability, sport demands and associated injuries: structured rehabilitation can work well for some, while reconstruction is favoured when repeated giving-way episodes threaten function or meniscal damage.
