Citation Health Quality Ontario. Bracing after knee arthroscopy: a rapid review. Toronto: Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Rapid Review. 2014 Authors' conclusions Based on 1 systematic review comprising studies with serious risk of bias, there was no significant difference in functional status, pain, or complication rates among patients receiving a postoperative knee brace, in comparison with no knee brace, during the early rehabilitation stage after arthroscopic ACL reconstruction.
No studies were identified that reported on return to activity or sport as an outcome measure.
No studies were identified that evaluated the use of postoperative bracing after meniscal procedures. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Arthroscopy; Bracess; Knee Joint Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5 Email: EDSinfo@hqontario.ca AccessionNumber 32014001353 Date abstract record published 12/11/2014 |