Key characteristics of the subjects studied
| Whole sample (n = 77) | Men (n = 37) | Women (n = 40) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD), mean (range), or number (%). Elite refers to competitors in the upper two divisions in football, handball, and basketball, international competitors in alpine skiing and other individual sports, and athletes under the age of 18 attending sports high schools—that is, elite junior athletes. | |||
| Age at time of surgery | 21 (3.7) | 22.4 (3.4) | 19.3 (3.3) |
| Time from injury/onset of symptoms to surgery (months) | 4.6 (3.5) | 3.4 (2.7) | 6.1 (4.1) |
| Time from surgery to follow up (months) | 43 (24–73) | 41 (24–72) | 44 (24–73) |
| Patients with >10 years of general sports experience | 48 (62.3%) | 29 (78.4%) | 19 (47.5%) |
| Elite athletes | 59 (76.6%) | 34 (91.9%) | 25 (62.5%) |