Efeitos da intervenção fisioterapêutica na reabilitação pós-cirúrgica de pacientes com lesões no ligamento cruzado anterior: uma metanálise

Abstract

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common and debilitating injuries, affecting high-performance athletes and active individuals, significantly impacting functional abilities and quality of life. The rehabilitation of these patients is crucial and involves a range of physiotherapeutic interventions, whose efficacy is frequently debated in the medical literature. Given the importance of effective recovery and the variability of treatment protocols, it is imperative to evaluate the available evidence to determine the by the best approaches. The general objective of this research is to analyze the effects of physiotherapeutic intervention in the post-surgical rehabilitation of patients with anterior cruciate ligament injuries. A systematic literature review was conducted, followed by a meta-analysis of the information found. The research included data from randomized clinical trials and cohort studies. A total of 196 articles published between 2011 and 2023 were identified using the search descriptors used in this study. Of these, 11 studies met the defined inclusion criteria. The results of the review revealed that physiotherapeutic intervention is essential in the rehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament injuries, optimizing post-surgical outcomes. The meta-analysis revealed that intervention groups performed better compared to control groups, reinforcing the importance of these techniques in recovery and prevention of new injuries. Despite the limitations, this study significantly contributes to the understanding of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rehabilitation, highlighting the importance of a holistic and personalized approach in post-surgical physiotherapy. It is expected that by addressing these limitations and suggesting directions for future research, this work will serve as a solid foundation for continuous advancements in the area.