One in Five Achieves Symmetrical Knee Function 6 Months After ACL Reconstruction (ptinquest.libsyn.com)

• Only 20% of patients achieve symmetrical knee function at 6 months.
• Traditional 6-month return-to-sport expectation is not evidence-based.
• Rehabilitation should be guided by objective functional criteria, not time.

"A study of over 3500 subjects found that only one in five patients achieves symmetrical knee function six months after primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. This challenges the traditional expectation of returning to sport at 6 months. The results highlight the need for realistic expectations and prolonged rehabilitation."