Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears : Prevention is the Goal

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Despite extensive research, better diagnostic skills and reconstructive techniques, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears are still a devastating injury with significant short and long term implications. Females are 5-6 times more likely to sustain an ACL tear when compared to males. Year round sports participation, especially in the same sport, and the explosion of intensive sports specific coaching programs have put our youngsters at even great risk. Anterior Cruciate Ligament tear prevention, particularly in females has been proven to be a realistic goal by some encouraging evidence and publications about ACL tear prevention programs.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears : Prevention is the Goal - Howard J. Luks, MD

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ACL Tear Prevention strategies and programs need to scale to meet the needs of our youngsters and spare them the devastation that