Transphyseal Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients Results in High Return to Sport Rates and Improved Patient-Reported Outcomes at Long-Term Follow-Up: A Systematic Review
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in skeletally immature patients presents a clinical dilemma concerning transphyseal versus physeal-sparing reconstruction. While evidence supports transphyseal ACLR, long-term (≥10 years) ...
Background:Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in skeletally immature patients presents a clinical dilemma concerning transphyseal versus physeal-sparing reconstruction. While evidence supports transphyseal ACLR, long-term (≥10 years) ...