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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2013; 4(4): 309-315
Published online Oct 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i4.309
Published online Oct 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i4.309
Table 1 Percentage (number) of surgeons choosing each response on a 5-Point Likert Scale regarding statements on the natural history of anterior cruciate ligament tear and related clinical recommendations n (%)
| Statement | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree |
| Clinical agreement | |||||
| Hamstrings and quadriceps strength affects function in ACL-deficient knees | 2 (5.1) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 17 (43.6) | 20 (51.3) |
| ACL disruption is associated with increased rate of arthrosis | 0 (0) | 2 (5.1) | 3 (7.7) | 14 (35.9) | 20 (51.3) |
| No clinical agreement | |||||
| ACL reconstruction reduces the rate of arthrosis in ACL-deficient knees | 0 (0) | 4 (10.3) | 7 (17.9) | 15 (38.5) | 13 (33.3) |
| ACL-deficient, ligamentously lax individuals are more symptomatic | 0 (0) | 6 (15.4) | 5 (12.8) | 22 (56.4) | 6 (15.4) |
| Patients with ACL-deficient knees who have not had surgery are able to participate in recreational sporting activities | 9 (23.1) | 15 (38.5) | 6 (15.4) | 7 (17.9) | 2 (5.1) |
| Patients awaiting surgery are able to participate in recreational sporting activities | 10 (25.6) | 17 (43.6) | 9 (23.1) | 3 (7.7) | 0 (0) |
| Bracing is useful for the ACL-deficient knee treated nonoperatively | 10 (25.7) | 13 (33.3) | 8 (20.5) | 8 (20.5) | 0 (0) |
Table 2 Percentage (number) of surgeons choosing each response on a 5-Point Likert Scale regarding statements on positive factors influencing the decision to proceed with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction n (%)
| Statement | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree |
| Clinical agreement | |||||
| Giving up activities of daily living | 1 (2.6) | 1 (2.6) | 0 (0) | 11 (28.2) | 26 (66.6) |
| Giving up sporting activities only | 1 (2.6) | 1 (2.6) | 2 (5.1) | 22 (56.4) | 13 (33.3) |
| High-demand activity | 1 (2.6) | 0 (0) | 1 (2.6) | 14 (35.9) | 23 (58.9) |
| Advanced degenerative changes on the X-ray | 8 (20.5) | 26 (66.6) | 4 (10.3) | 0 (0) | 1 (2.6) |
| Repairable meniscal tear | 1 (2.6) | 2 (5.1) | 0 (0) | 17 (43.6) | 19 (48.7) |
| No clinical agreement | |||||
| Complaining of severe pain | 0 (0) | 12 (30.8) | 14 (35.9) | 7 (17.9) | 6 (15.4) |
| Female sex | 7 (17.9) | 12 (30.8) | 15 (38.5) | 5 (12.8) | 0 (0) |
| Older than 40 yr | 1 (2.6) | 17 (43.6) | 16 (40.9) | 4 (10.3) | 1 (2.6) |
| Open growth plates | 5 (12.8) | 19 (48.7) | 8 (20.5) | 4 (10.3) | 3 (7.7) |
| Non-repairable meniscal tear | 2 (5.1) | 6 (15.4) | 8 (20.5) | 19 (48.7) | 4 (10.3) |
| Recurrent swelling of the knee | 1 (2.6) | 10 (25.6) | 8 (20.5) | 15 (38.5) | 5 (12.8) |
- Citation: Mahnik A, Mahnik S, Dimnjakovic D, Curic S, Smoljanovic T, Bojanic I. Current practice variations in the management of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in Croatia. World J Orthop 2013; 4(4): 309-315
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v4/i4/309.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v4.i4.309