The prevalence rate of anterior cruciate ligaments reconstruction among population in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an essential knee joint stabilizer that keeps the knee joint. Our research aimed to determine the prevalence rate of ACL reconstruction among athletic individuals living in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A cross sectional design was conducted in Saudi Arabia. Athlete participants from Saudi Arabia took part in the ACL reconstruction study and the sample size for a population survey was derived using the "Raosoft" subject size calculator. The data analysis was performed using version 26 of IBM SPSS. Results: There were 898 respondents in the investigations and 85 of them (or 9.5%) had a history of ACL. 81.2 percent of patients said that a sporting-related incident led to their injury. 41.2% had a full tear, whereas 47.1% had a partial tear. In 45.9% of patients, there were 6 months or more between the ACL damage and repair, whereas this period was longer in 32.9% of patients. The time between ACL reconstruction and activity resume was 6-8 months in 48.2% of cases and 8-10 months in 28% of cases. Just 50.6% of patients resumed their previous level of physical activity. Conclusion:Saudi athletes get ACL injuries at prevalence rate similar to the world range. A large majority of the injured athletes had surgical repair, primarily in Saudi Arabia. The majority of the injured participants reported going back to sports after recovering.

Current views on preoperative rehabilitation practice after anterior cruciate ligament injury among licensed physical therapists in Saudi Arabia: An online-based cross-sectional survey

“…The prevalence of ACL injury in Saudi Arabia varies depending on the population being studied, with rates reported to be as high as 26.2%. [5–8] Recent data for the average wait time for ACLR in Saudi Arabia was reported to be 6 months in 45.9% of patients (n = 39) to more than 6 months in 32.9% (n = 28). [8] However, the optimal timing for ACLR is still a matter of debate, and there is no consensus on the ideal time for surgery.…”

“…[5–8] Recent data for the average wait time for ACLR in Saudi Arabia was reported to be 6 months in 45.9% of patients (n = 39) to more than 6 months in 32.9% (n = 28). [8] However, the optimal timing for ACLR is still a matter of debate, and there is no consensus on the ideal time for surgery. [9] A recent systematic review and meta-analysis found that ACLR performed more than 3 months after injury was associated with a higher rate of medial meniscal tears when compared to ACLR performed within 3 months of injury.…”