Is surgery alone enough to get you back on the pitch? Explore modern objective criteria for safe athletic return.
A dangerous misconception in sports is assuming time alone cures an ACL graft without comprehensive neuromuscular clearance.
### Myth 1: Time Alone Governs Return to Sport
Fact: Criteria must be milestone-based, requiring >90% Limb Symmetry Index and hop test stability.
### Myth 2: Pain-Free Means Ready
Absence of pain does not equal neuromuscular readiness. Proprioceptive reactive drills are mandatory.