2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Return to Soccer after ACL Reconstruction

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the challenges and factors influencing the return to soccer (SOCR) after ACL reconstruction surgery. The actual rates of return are often lower than expected, with younger players at a higher risk of recurrent ACL injuries. Factors such as surgical and rehabilitation factors, as well as social, psychological, and demographic characteristics, play a role in successful return to SOCR. Studies show that while around 82% of patients return to some form of SOCR, only 63% return to their pre-injury level. Factors such as gender, age, graft type, psychological response, and motivation during rehabilitation also influence the likelihood of returning to SOCR. Fear of re-injury is a common reason players choose not to return. The speaker emphasizes the need for assessing soccer performance after ACL reconstruction and considers the various domains and criteria used for determining the right time for players to return. The video concludes by highlighting the lack of validated guidelines in the decision-making process and the need for further studies. The speaker thanks AOSSM and SLAR directive for the invitation.

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Sebastian Irarrazaval, MD

Keywords

return to soccer

ACL reconstruction surgery

recurrent ACL injuries

surgical factors

rehabilitation factors