TABLE 4.
Outcomes Measured Only at 3 Months or Measured as Time Durationa
| Outcome | Mean ± SD or n |
|---|---|
| Lachman laxity difference, mmb | |
| BEAR | 1.10 ± 1.45 |
| Grade A, n | 8 |
| Grade B, n | 2 |
| ACLR | 0.60 ± 0.97 |
| Grade A, n | 10 |
| Grade B, n | 0 |
| Hamstring strength, % contralateralc | |
| BEAR | 77.9 ± 14.6 |
| ACLR | 55.9 ± 7.8 |
| Hip abduction, % contralateral | |
| BEAR | 95.4 ± 10.9 |
| ACLR | 96.8 ± 10.3 |
| IKDC score (0-100) | |
| BEAR | 54.3 ± 6.4 |
| ACLR | 60.7 ± 10.2 |
| Return to school/work, wk | |
| BEAR | 3.1 ± 3.3 |
| ACLR | 4.0 ± 4.2 |
| Time using crutches, wk | |
| BEAR | 4.7 ± 1.3 |
| ACLR | 4.8 ± 1.7 |
| Thigh circumference 5 cm above patella, % contralateral | |
| BEAR | 98.3 ± 1.7 |
| ACLR | 98.7 ± 2.5 |
| Thigh circumference 10 cm above patella, % contralateral | |
| BEAR | 94.1 ± 2.8 |
| ACLR | 95.4 ± 3.1 |
aACLR, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; BEAR, bridge-enhanced ACL repair.
bDifference between injured and contralateral knee; firm Lachman endpoint in all cases.
cStatistically significant difference between groups (P < .001).