Functional outcome in patients following cartilage regeneration outcome at minimum follow-up of 12 months

Introduction: Several studies have focused on the return to play rate after ACL reconstruction. Whereas most studies just report the rate as a result, only few studies evaluate specific parameters and tests to further investigate the conditions of when the patients should return to sports. Hypotheses: Aim of this study was to compare the return to competition rate of patients 12 months after ACL reconstruction and correlate the rate and re-rupture fate to the assessed multifactorial “return-to-sports” test 3 months after ACL reconstruction at our institution. Methods: A total of 51 Patients undergoing ACL reconstruction are prospectively evaluated using a “return-to-sports” test 3 months following ACL reconstruction. Inclusion criteria was isolated ACL rupture, Level 1 sports participation, free range of motion at FU 3 months, age >18 and