Adam Nasreddine M.D. , Aditi S. Majumdar M.D. , Rohit Siddabattula B.A. , Matthew D. Milewski M.D. , Emma C. Gossman B.S. , Ryan P. Coene M.S. , Danielle L. Cook M.A. , Mininder S. Kocher M.D., M.P.H. , Dennis E. Kramer M.D. , Lyle J. Micheli M.D. , Yi-Meng Yen M.D., Ph.D. , Melissa A. Christino M.D.
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Demographics and outcomes scores, including ACL-Return to Sport after Injury Scale, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Psychological Stress Experiences, International Knee Documentation Committee Score (IKDC), Pediatric Functional Activity Brief Scale, and physician RTS clearance were compared. χ<sup>2</sup>, Student <em>t</em> tests, and linear regression were performed. A matched analysis between groups was completed, controlling for age, sex, and graft type.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 231 patients were included (89 male, 142 female, average age 16.9 years), with 76% (176/231) in the pre-COVID-19 group and 24% (55/231) in the COVID-19 group. No significant differences in age and sex were noted between cohorts. A significant difference in time from surgery to enrollment was seen in the COVID-19 group compared to the pre-COVID-19 group (7.1 vs 6.2 months, <em>P</em> < .001). In the matched analysis cohort (n = 126, 37/126 COVID-19 group), the COVID-19 group received RTS clearance earlier than the pre-COVID-19 group (6.9 months vs 8.8 months, <em>P</em> < .001). Six-month ACL-RSI scores showed no significant differences between groups (63.8 pre-COVID-19 vs 67.0 COVID-19, <em>P</em> = .42), with both groups scoring low. There were no significant differences between matched groups in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Psychological Stress Experiences (<em>P</em> = .37), IKDC (<em>P</em> = .43), Pedi-IKDC (<em>P</em> = .35), and Pedi-Function Activity Brief Scale (<em>P</em> = .74).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Young patients showed similar levels of psychological readiness to RTS at 6 months after ACLR before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patient-reported outcome scores were comparable between groups, suggesting minimal COVID-19 pandemic impact on perceptions of recovery. 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Demographics and outcomes scores, including ACL-Return to Sport after Injury Scale, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Psychological Stress Experiences, International Knee Documentation Committee Score (IKDC), Pediatric Functional Activity Brief Scale, and physician RTS clearance were compared. χ<sup>2</sup>, Student <em>t</em> tests, and linear regression were performed. A matched analysis between groups was completed, controlling for age, sex, and graft type.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 231 patients were included (89 male, 142 female, average age 16.9 years), with 76% (176/231) in the pre-COVID-19 group and 24% (55/231) in the COVID-19 group. No significant differences in age and sex were noted between cohorts. A significant difference in time from surgery to enrollment was seen in the COVID-19 group compared to the pre-COVID-19 group (7.1 vs 6.2 months, <em>P</em> < .001). 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The COVID-19 Pandemic Did Not Have a Negative Impact on Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport 6 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Purpose
To compare 6-month postoperative levels of psychological readiness to return to sport (RTS) in patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods
Patients between 8 and 35 years of age were enrolled 6 months post primary ACLR at an academic sports medicine practice from December 2018 to May 2021 and categorized into pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 groups. Demographics and outcomes scores, including ACL-Return to Sport after Injury Scale, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Psychological Stress Experiences, International Knee Documentation Committee Score (IKDC), Pediatric Functional Activity Brief Scale, and physician RTS clearance were compared. χ2, Student t tests, and linear regression were performed. A matched analysis between groups was completed, controlling for age, sex, and graft type.
Results
A total of 231 patients were included (89 male, 142 female, average age 16.9 years), with 76% (176/231) in the pre-COVID-19 group and 24% (55/231) in the COVID-19 group. No significant differences in age and sex were noted between cohorts. A significant difference in time from surgery to enrollment was seen in the COVID-19 group compared to the pre-COVID-19 group (7.1 vs 6.2 months, P < .001). In the matched analysis cohort (n = 126, 37/126 COVID-19 group), the COVID-19 group received RTS clearance earlier than the pre-COVID-19 group (6.9 months vs 8.8 months, P < .001). Six-month ACL-RSI scores showed no significant differences between groups (63.8 pre-COVID-19 vs 67.0 COVID-19, P = .42), with both groups scoring low. There were no significant differences between matched groups in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Psychological Stress Experiences (P = .37), IKDC (P = .43), Pedi-IKDC (P = .35), and Pedi-Function Activity Brief Scale (P = .74).
Conclusions
Young patients showed similar levels of psychological readiness to RTS at 6 months after ACLR before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patient-reported outcome scores were comparable between groups, suggesting minimal COVID-19 pandemic impact on perceptions of recovery. Psychological readiness may not be fully optimized at 6 months post-ACLR, and young patients may benefit from additional time and rehabilitation.
Level of Evidence
Level III, retrospective cohort analysis of prospectively collected data.