What is it about?
Second injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament are prevalent with nearly 1/3 of individuals with a previous injury suffering a subsequent injury. With the consequences of accelerated osteoarthritis due to injury, it is important to understand the factors that influence second injury risk.
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Why is it important?
This article is unique in that it utilizes a geographic-based cohort to demonstrate the occurrence of second ACL injuries in the general population.
Perspectives
The final figure is of high interest in that it confirms the high risk of female athletes for second ACL injury under age 20.
Dr. Nathan Schilaty
University of South Florida
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This page is a summary of: Incidence of Second Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears (1990-2000) and Associated Factors in a Specific Geographic Locale, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, March 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0363546517694026.
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