Protein Supplementation After ACL Surgery

The purpose of the study is to assess the longitudinal post-operative care effects of protein supplementation on muscle atrophy in the post-operative period following ACL reconstruction. The main outcome will be muscle size/mass as measured using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scanning. The primary objective is to assess for any beneficial impact of protein supplementation, with implications of standardizing a recommended protocol for protein supplementation after ACL reconstruction.

Secondary outcomes will be to evaluate the survey data from the KOOS JR and Tampa Scale surveys, as well as functional measures recorded during physical therapy.