ACL reconstruction in athletes.

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  • Michael A Rauh
چکیده

What are the most common causes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in athletes? The most common causes for ACL injury in athletes are noncontact, twisting injuries that involved a pivoting motion. For example, in sports such as soccer, athletes frequently perform motions that plant and twist the lower extremities, putting those who play soccer at one of the highest likelihoods of ACL injuries. Less common mechanisms for ACL tears are contact injuries. Players are often hit from the lateral aspect of the knee, resulting in injuries not only to the ACL, but also to the medial collateral ligament and other ligaments.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Orthopedics

دوره 36 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2013