Table 5.
Comparison of Case and Control Performance After Surgery or Index Yeara
| After ACLR | After Index Year | P Valueb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of seasons in MLS | 4.00 ± 2.78 | 2.52 ± 2.50 | .473 |
| Games played per season | 18.8 ± 5.91 | 14.5 ± 7.98 | .014 |
| Minutes per game | 69.0 ± 17.8 | 64.7 ± 21.5 | .424 |
| Goals per season | 3.17 ± 5.75 | 1.24 ± 1.91 | .079 |
| Total shots per season | 19.0 ± 14.9 | 9.72 ± 9.70 | .005 |
| Shots on goal per season | 7.15 ± 6.00 | 3.72 ± 4.20 | .011 |
| Assists per season | 2.18 ± 1.69 | 1.29 ± 1.45 | .005 |
| Yellow cards per season | 2.71 ± 1.87 | 2.26 ± 1.67 | .294 |
| Red cards per season | 0.26 ± 0.36 | 0.15 ± 0.22 | .079 |
| Fouls committed per season | 19.4 ± 11.7 | 16.4 ± 12.5 | .520 |
aValues are expressed as mean ± standard deviation. ACLR, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; MLS, Major League Soccer.
bStatistically significant differences have a Pvalue < .005.