Geometric Risk Factors Associated With Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Rupture

Conclusion:
The geometric risk factors for ACL graft rupture are different for males and females. For females, a decreased femoral intercondylar notch width and a decreased height of the posterior medial meniscus were risk factors for ACL graft rupture that have also been found to be risk factors for first-time injury. There were no risk factors in common between ACL graft injury and first-time ACL injury for males.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - September 29, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Levins, J. G., Sturnick, D. R., Argentieri, E. C., Gardner-Morse, M., Vacek, P. M., Desarno, M. J., Tourville, T. W., Slauterbeck, J. R., Beynnon, B. D. Tags: Biomechanics, ligament, Injury prevention, Knee, general, Knee ligaments, ACL Source Type: research