Category knee

knee

Return to sport after High Tibial Osteotomy / tibia slope operation

High Tibial Osteotomy — A Joint-Preserving Option for Active Patients Introduction High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) is a surgical procedure used to correct varus deformity of the knee or to manage recurrent instability after failed anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR).…

andreasbjerregaard
October 14, 2025

ACL, knee, Knee injuries

Surgery or Rehab Alone after ACL injury?

🦵 ACL Injury? Surgery or Rehab Alone? New Study Finds No Difference in Return to Sport!Ref: No Difference in Return-to-Sport Rate or Activity Level in People with Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Managed with ACL Reconstruction or Rehabilitation Alone.”(Authors: Stephanie…

andreasbjerregaard
July 7, 2025

knee, Knee injuries, Meniscus, surgery

Restrictions after Meniscus repair + exercises after meniscus tear

📚 Every time I read a study, I look for the clinical implications and what can transfer to my patients. One topic I often discuss is restrictions after meniscus injuries. Both isolated or in combination with ACL injuries. 🔍 In…

andreasbjerregaard
June 30, 2025

knee, Knee injuries, Meniscus

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE OUTCOMES AFTER FAILED MENISCUS REPAIR? WILL YOU RECOMMEND ANOTHER REPAIR?

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE OUTCOMES AFTER FAILED MENISCUS REPAIR? WILL YOU RECOMMEND ANOTHER REPAIR? I recently worked with a patient who had four meniscus repairs in the same knee. That made me wonder: what is the current rate…

andreasbjerregaard
June 15, 2025

ACL, knee, Knee injuries, Performance, squat

Are you prescribing strength training 3 months post-ACLR?

Are you prescribing strength training 3 months post-ACLR?Still giving your patients the traditional 3×10 reps? 📈 This study shows that a 12-week block-structured linear periodization program twice a week leads to greater strength gains and higher psychological readiness to return…

andreasbjerregaard
June 12, 2025

ACL, conference, Course, knee, Knee injuries, ligament

ACL Workshop at @fitogsundskanderborg in collaboration with @idraetsfyssen.

Fantastic to get the opportunity to share knowledge and experience about ACL rehabilitation! Yesterday, I hosted an ACL workshop at @fitogsundskanderborg in collaboration with @idraetsfyssen. The workshop is based on my experience from Aspetar, where our ACL team as well…

andreasbjerregaard
April 27, 2025

ACL, knee, Knee injuries

📚 New Review Alert!Criteria-Based Decision Making for Introducing Open Kinetic Chain (OKC) Exercise after ACL Reconstruction📝 Forelli et al. (2025) – Sports Med Open🔗 [DOI: 10.1186/s40798-025-00843-8]

🔗 [DOI: 10.1186/s40798-025-00843-8] 🦵 OKC After ACLR – Key Highlights✅ OKC exercises are safe & boost quad strength❌ No evidence they increase graft laxity⏱️ 81% of studies use time-based criteria (median: 15 days)🔍 Only a few include clinical signs like:…

andreasbjerregaard
April 12, 2025

ACL, knee, Knee injuries, Meniscus

pivot shift test to detect anterolateral rotary instability

The pivot shift is a test to detect anterolateral rotary instability. In my experience, I’m a bit concerned when I see a pivot shift grade 2 or above. If no self reported instability are reported, I would often be okay…

andreasbjerregaard
March 16, 2025

ACL, knee, Knee injuries, Meniscus

Meniscus repair prior to ACLR?

What is your thoughts on meniscus repair prior to ACLR? In patients with ACL injuries and concomitant meniscal tears, does performing meniscal repair prior to ACL reconstruction, compared to concurrent meniscal repair and ACL reconstruction, result in a better success…

andreasbjerregaard
March 16, 2025

exercise, knee, Knee injuries

Category knee

Return to sport after High Tibial Osteotomy / tibia slope operation

Surgery or Rehab Alone after ACL injury?

Restrictions after Meniscus repair + exercises after meniscus tear

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE OUTCOMES AFTER FAILED MENISCUS REPAIR? WILL YOU RECOMMEND ANOTHER REPAIR?

Are you prescribing strength training 3 months post-ACLR?

ACL Workshop at @fitogsundskanderborg in collaboration with @idraetsfyssen.

📚 New Review Alert!Criteria-Based Decision Making for Introducing Open Kinetic Chain (OKC) Exercise after ACL Reconstruction📝 Forelli et al. (2025) – Sports Med Open🔗 [DOI: 10.1186/s40798-025-00843-8]

pivot shift test to detect anterolateral rotary instability

Meniscus repair prior to ACLR?

Top read of the month. loch-Ibenfeldt M, Theil Gates A, Karlog K, Demnitz N, Kjaer M, Boraxbekk CJ. Heavy resistance training at retirement age induces 4-year lasting beneficial effects in muscle strength: a long-term follow-up of an RCT. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2024

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