Citation

Lively MW, Feathers CC. W. V. Med. J. 2012; 108(4): 8-11.

Affiliation

West Virginia University, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, West Virginia State Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

22872958

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To detect a possible increasing trend in the annual prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in a collegiate population and whether gender, sport, or year of the participant was predictive of a prior ACL injury. DESIGN: Retrospective case series SETTING: West Virginia University. PARTICIPANTS: Review of 3079 physical examination forms for prior ACL injury in athletes presenting for collegiate participation from 1996-2008. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Presence or absence of ACL injury at presentation for preparticipation physical examination. RESULTS: There was a slight increase in the annual prevalence of ACL injuries over the study period. Gender and sport of the participant were not predictive of a prior ACL injury. CONCLUSIONS: Prevalence of ACL injuries increased over time in the population. Further research is needed to determine if this result is reflective of a growing national trend in athletes with a prior ACL injury presenting for collegiate participation.

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