Evidence brief
Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) ACL Reconstruction Cohort
Largest prospective ACL reconstruction cohort (3,000+ patients)
Risk factors for poor outcome: smoking, low education, high BMI
Meniscal and cartilage status affects outcomes
Return to sport rates vary by graft type and sport
10-year data shows 7-10% revision rate
MOON cohort provides high-quality outcome data for ACL reconstruction. Results inform patient counseling about expected outcomes and risk factors for failure.
Reference MOON data when discussing ACL reconstruction outcomes. Know risk factors for poor outcome. Compare graft choices and their outcomes. Discuss patient factors that influence counseling.
Level II
Lesser quality RCT or prospective comparative study