RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CONTACT ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increasing number of individuals participating in sports every year, injury - specifically anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury - remains an inherent risk factor for participants. The majority of ACL injuries occur from a non-contact mechanism, and there is a high physical and financial burden associated with injury. Understanding the risk factors for ACL injury may aid in the development of prevention efforts.

Purpose

The purpose of this review was to synthesize and appraise existing literature for risk factors associated with non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in both sexes.

Study design

Systematic review.

Methods

An electronic literature search was conducted utilizing the MEDLINE database and The Cochrane library for a

SUBMITTER: Pfeifer CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6088120 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature