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Distribution of Self-reported Primary Reasons for Not Returning to Preinjury Levels of Sports Participation
| Primary Reason, n | N-RTS, % | |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 5 | 12 |
| Swelling | 3 | 7 |
| Fear of injury or lack of confidence | 19 | 45 |
| Knee instability | 4 | 10 |
| Muscle weakness | 5 | 12 |
| Not yet cleared from doctor to return to sports | 5 | 12 |
| Other | 1 | 2 |
Abbreviation: N-RTS, patients indicating they had not returned to preinjury levels of sports participation.
