Table 4 Comparison of return to sport recommendations between expert and non-expert surgeons who perform knee arthroscopy
Parameter: | All (n = 205) | Experts (n = 55) | Non-experts (n = 150) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Decision by surgeon | 77 (37%) | 23 (45%) | 54 (36%) | n.s. |
Decision by surgeon and physical therapist | 87 (42%) | 30 (54%) | 57 (38%) | n.s. |
Functional state as a decisive criterion | 162 (80%) | 51 (93%) | 111 (74%) | 0.002 |
Lack of discomfort as a decisive criterion | 86 (42%) | 19 (34%) | 67 (45%) | n.s. |
Time since arthroscopy as a decisive criterion | 72 (35%) | 24 (44%) | 48 (32%) | n.s. |
Correct image in examination as a decisive criterion | 39 (19%) | 12 (22%) | 27 (18%) | n.s. |
Use of objective physical tests | 159 (78%) | 50 (91%) | 109 (66%) | 0.003 |
Use of functional tests | 119 (58%) | 44 (80%) | 75 (50%) | 0.006 |
Use of dynamometer | 58 (28%) | 22 (40%) | 36 (24%) | n.s. |
Use of subjective surveys | 35 (17%) | 11 (20%) | 24 (16%) | n.s. |