Aug 6, 2025
Focal cartilage lesions are commonly
associated with anterior cruciate ligament injuries. The long-term
effect of these lesions on patient-reported outcomes after anterior
cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) remains unclear.
In conclusion, patients with concomitant
partial- or full-thickness cartilage lesions reported significantly
worse outcomes in all KOOS subscales 10 years after ACLR as
compared with patients without cartilage lesions.
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