24 min

Ep 34: Latest evidence for managing ACL injury (new COMPARE trial), with Dr Hege Grindem JOSPT Insights

    • Medicine

The Dutch COMPARE trial landed in BMJ at the end of February 2021, adding much needed weight to the nuanced discussion of best treatment for ACL injury: early surgery versus exercise therapy first with the option for late ACL reconstruction if needed. Leading clinician-researcher Dr Hege Grindem dissects the key results and shares her views on who succeeds without ACL reconstruction.

The Dutch COMPARE trial landed in BMJ at the end of February 2021, adding much needed weight to the nuanced discussion of best treatment for ACL injury: early surgery versus exercise therapy first with the option for late ACL reconstruction if needed. Leading clinician-researcher Dr Hege Grindem dissects the key results and shares her views on who succeeds without ACL reconstruction.

24 min