Recognizing potential signs of ACL graft failure: Female handballer case study

Despite advancements in the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries, they remain a challenging task for both practitioner and athlete. Surgery is usually the first choice for athletes who aim for a full return to sport [1]. This is not surprising, given that the general satisfaction rate with ACL surgery is around 85% [2]. However, a relatively long post-surgical recovery period gives plenty of time for unpredictable complications to arise, including graft failures that present as persistent impairments in knee functioning [3,4]. Identifying the exact cause of graft failure remains a ...