Mean scores on subjective measures in patients with an acute anterior cruciate ligament rupture
| Measure; time point | Group; mean score ± SD | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early surgery n = 28 | Regular waiting time n = 25 | ||
| ACL-QOL | |||
| After injury | 28.5 ± 12.5 | 28.5 ± 2.6 | 0.8 |
| ≤ 7 d before surgery | 34.9 ± 17.5 | 38.0 ± 17.5 | 0.6 |
| Tegner scale | |||
| Before injury | 8.1 ± 1.6 | 7.8 ± 1.4 | 0.5 |
| After injury | 1.9 ± 1.2 | 2.4 ± 1.4 | 0.2 |
| ≤ 7 d before surgery | 3.3 ± 1.0 | 2.7 ± 1.0 | 0.1 |
ACL-QOL = anterior cruciate ligament quality of life measure; SD = standard deviation.