Effect of Patient Resilience on Return to Sport Post ACL Reconstruction Surgery
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 14 - 50 |
| Updated: | 10/13/2018 |
| Start Date: | January 20, 2017 |
| End Date: | September 2019 |
| Contact: | Scott Kaar, MD |
| Email: | skaar@slu.edu |
| Phone: | 314 256-3850 |
Despite the large majority of patients that undergo ACL reconstruction reporting successful
outcomes in regard to tests of knee function, only about 2/3 return to their prior level or
athletic activity after surgery. A large amount of research has been conducted investigating
the effects of psychological factors on return to sports after ACL reconstruction; however,
the specific role of resilience has yet to be solely analyzed. This study aims to determine
the effect of variations in patient resilience on their return to sports after surgery.
outcomes in regard to tests of knee function, only about 2/3 return to their prior level or
athletic activity after surgery. A large amount of research has been conducted investigating
the effects of psychological factors on return to sports after ACL reconstruction; however,
the specific role of resilience has yet to be solely analyzed. This study aims to determine
the effect of variations in patient resilience on their return to sports after surgery.
Meta-analysis of post ACL reconstruction return to sport suggests that despite approximately
90% of patients achieving successful outcomes in terms of objectively measurable knee
function, only 63% return to their pre-injury sport participation rate. This leads one to
question what factors other than knee function may contribute to such a discrepancy. Prior
studies have shown psychological factors, such as fear of re-injury, can play in role in
whether a patient returns to play. However, the role of patient resilience on recovery is
less clear. This research will examine the effect of patient resilience on post-ACLR return
to sport. The Brief Resiliency Scale (BRS), a proven method of assessing ability to recover
from stressful situations, will be used to evaluate patient resilience. The role of
resilience on recovery post shoulder surgery, as well as rehabilitation in post-operative
orthopaedic geriatric patients has been examined; however, the effect of resilience on
specifically ACLR return to sport has yet to be studied.
This research will provide insight as to how to identify patients at high risk for not
returning to sport, the first step in improving return to sport outcomes in ACL
reconstruction patients.
90% of patients achieving successful outcomes in terms of objectively measurable knee
function, only 63% return to their pre-injury sport participation rate. This leads one to
question what factors other than knee function may contribute to such a discrepancy. Prior
studies have shown psychological factors, such as fear of re-injury, can play in role in
whether a patient returns to play. However, the role of patient resilience on recovery is
less clear. This research will examine the effect of patient resilience on post-ACLR return
to sport. The Brief Resiliency Scale (BRS), a proven method of assessing ability to recover
from stressful situations, will be used to evaluate patient resilience. The role of
resilience on recovery post shoulder surgery, as well as rehabilitation in post-operative
orthopaedic geriatric patients has been examined; however, the effect of resilience on
specifically ACLR return to sport has yet to be studied.
This research will provide insight as to how to identify patients at high risk for not
returning to sport, the first step in improving return to sport outcomes in ACL
reconstruction patients.
Inclusion Criteria:
- English speaking patients
- Isolated ACL tear having undergone surgical reconstruction.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Non-English speaking patients.
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