Here are five highlights:
1. Researchers found girls experienced an increase of 2.5 percent in ACL injuries per year.
2. The majority of girls analyzed in the study had ACL tears at age 16. All female age groups showed an increased incidence of ACL tears over the past 20 years.
3. In the study, boys showed an increase of 2.2 percent per year.
4. Most boys in the study had ACL tears at age 17.
5. Males aged 15 years old to 16 years old experienced a significant rise in ACL tears.
More articles on sports medicine:
Monitoring impacts with mouth guard sensor: 5 takeaways on the new concussion sensor
Chicago Men’s & Women’s Platform Tennis Leagues taps Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush for orthopedic care: 5 key notes
Dr. David Altchek performs elbow surgery on New York Yankees’ Masahiro Tanaka: 4 points
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
