@kj
The "6 month rule" for ACL return to sport is outdated. Athletes like Patrick Mahomes at the highest level have visible return timelines.
Current evidence supports objective, performance based criteria at minimum 9 to 12 months before returning to cutting and pivoting, and a meaningful reinjury risk reduction not achievable till 12–18 months.
Clearing athletes earlier isn’t really suggested by the data. Mahomes surgery was a day following his injury 12/14/2025…
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