Preferences Including Graft Choice, Lateral Augmentation, and Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Among National Football League Team Orthopaedic Surgeons

NFL team surgeons consider numerous factors when treating ACL injuries in professional athletes, including return to function, speed of recovery, and risk of reinjury, all of which directly impact the athlete's ability to sustain a livelihood during a relatively short professional career. Insights gained from these surgical practices may inform and enhance treatment strategies across a broader patient population.