Sport Participation and the Risk of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescents: A Population-based Prospective Cohort Study (The Young-HUNT Study)

Conclusion: Participating in level I sports and sport competitions significantly increased the risk of undergoing primary ACLR. Preventive strategies should be implemented to reduce the incidence and future burden of ACLR.

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Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - October 30, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Johnsen, M. B., Guddal, M. H., Smastuen, M. C., Moksnes, H., Engebretsen, L., Storheim, K., Zwart, J.-A. Tags: Epidemiology, Injury prevention, Knee ligaments, ACL Epidemiology and Injury Prevention Source Type: research