Quadriceps muscle atrophy may persist 2 years after ACL surgery in elite athletes
A study of NCAA Division I football players revealed persistent atrophy in the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles 2 years after ACL reconstruction despite full return to play. “Our findings highlight the ongoing challenge of quadriceps dysfunction following ACL reconstruction, even among athletes receiving high-level medical care,” Bryan C. Heiderscheit, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Frederick