Table 3. Eligibility criteria.

Inclusion

≥18 years old  At one of the three identified time points (3 months prior to surgery, 3 months after surgery and 1 year after surgery)

Exclusion

Concomitant injury requiring surgical intervention that is anticipated to significantly alter the postoperative rehabilitation protocol (eg, meniscal repair requiring a non-weight bearing period)  Previous knee surgery to the affected limb  Coexisting injuries requiring surgical intervention impacting on ability to participate in preoperative or postoperative rehabilitation  Pregnant (as this would affect rehabilitation participation and surgical timings)