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Review
. 2023 Nov-Dec;46(6):e333-e340.
doi: 10.3928/01477447-20230804-02. Epub 2023 Aug 9.

Update on Current Concepts of Blood Flow Restriction in the Perioperative Period of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Morgan E Hasegawa, Chloe D Delos Reyes, Julian B Rimm, Joshua K Radi, Dylan S Singh, Kyle K Obana, Edward J Weldon 4th, Tyler J Thorne, Trent M Tamate, Sarah Rosabelle Alferos, Kyong S Min
Review

Update on Current Concepts of Blood Flow Restriction in the Perioperative Period of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Morgan E Hasegawa et al. Orthopedics. 2023 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament tears or ruptures are common orthopedic injuries. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is an orthopedic procedure allowing for earlier return to sports, improved maintenance of lifestyle demands, and restored knee stability and kinematics. A perioperative rehabilitative adjunct recently gaining interest is blood flow restriction (BFR), a method in which temporary restriction of blood flow to a chosen extremity is introduced and can be used as early as a few days postoperative. There has been increasing investigation and recent literature regarding BFR. This review synthesizes current concepts of BFR use in the ACLR perioperative period. [Orthopedics. 2023;46(6):e333-e340.].

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