Visual presentation, statistical reporting and methodological considerations in a meta-analysis of remnant-preserving anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · Oct 15 2026 · Recent

Xiong Q, Wang X, Fu W

Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery/Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital

Sports Medicine

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONLetter identifying statistical reporting and forest-plot errors in a meta-analysis of remnant-preserving ACL reconstruction, with a reconstructed analysis to allow accurate interpretation of stability outcomes.
Abstract, as published

This Letter addresses critical methodological inconsistencies in a recent meta-analysis on remnant-preserving anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. We identify specific errors in statistical reporting and forest-plot visualization. A reconstructed analysis is provided to ensure accurate interpretation of clinical stability outcomes.

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