Trends in rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

In summary, the use of an autogenous intra-articular reconstruction has been identified as an effective treatment modality to stabilize the ACL-deficient knee. However, despite the fact that rehabilitation programs are becoming more aggressive and less time consuming, the patient who elects to have his knee stabilized surgically continues to face a long recovery period. Continued research in surgical and rehabilitative management is necessary to reduce this time and expense if ACL reconstruction is to be practical for all.