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Anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes: Why are women more susceptible?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur most frequently in planting and cutting
sports such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball. National Collegiate Athletic Association injury
data show that female athletes injure the ACL more frequently than their male counterparts do.
The greater incidence of ACL injuries in women probably stems from complex, interrelated
factors, possibly including hamstring-quadriceps strength imbalances, joint laxity, and the use of
ankle braces. Successful treatment often includes surgery.
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| Notations: | biological and medical sciences |
| Published in: | The Physician and Sportsmedicine |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
1997
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| Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3810/psm.1997.04.1272 |
| Volume: | 25 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| Pages: | 31-48 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | intermediate |