Table 2 Characteristics of included studies
Author (NHMRC level of evidence) | Population (sample size) [Mean age in years] | Comparison | Follow up period (months) | Post operative rehabilitation protocols |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lavoie et al. [27] (III-3) | Chronic & acute (47)[31.6] | NA | 8-45 | NR |
Nau et al. [29] (II) | Chronic (53)[30.9] | Bone patellar bone autologous graft | 2 6 12 24 | Identical for both groups WB as tolerated x3/week physiotherapy sessions# |
Liu et al. [28] (IV) | Chronic (60)[36.0] | 4SHG autologous graft | 48-52 | 4SHG Group Week 0-8: SQ, SLR, Hinged brace Week 1-3: Static step for balance Week 3: Initiated Kn F exercises Week 10: Full WB Week 12:Normal ADL, Kn F > 120° 6 months: RTS (non competitive) 9 months: RTS and all activities LARS Group Week 0-1: SQ, SLR, Full Kn F Week 0.5-3: WB with Crutches 2 months: RTS (non competitive) 3-4 months: RTS and all activities |
Gao et al. [8] (IV) | Chronic & acute (159)[30.0] | NA | 36-62 | Week 0-1: SQ, Kn F to 90°, crutches, partial WB Week 1-2: Kn F to 120° Week 2-4: progress to full WB 1-2 months: return to full ADLs 3 months: initiate return to jogging 6 months: RTS |