Younger Age of Primary ACL Injury, Decreased Time to Return to Sport Significantly Increases Risk of Secondary ACL Injury in Adolescent Athletes
The study, "Predictors of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reinjury and Return to Sport in Adolescent Athletes," found that when the age of primary ACLR increases by one year, the rate of secondary ACL injury decreases by 29% and a one-month delay in RTS decreases the rate of a secondary ACL injury by 17%.
- The study, "Predictors of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reinjury and Return to Sport in Adolescent Athletes," found that when the age of primary ACLR increases by one year, the rate of secondary ACL injury decreases by 29% and a one-month delay in RTS decreases the rate of a secondary ACL injury by 17%.
- ACL injuries in adolescent athletes are increasing mainly due to the rise of younger athletes playing in competitive sports at an earlier age and an increased awareness of ACL injuries.
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The researchers sought to identify recent epidemiologic trends of ACL injuries and recurrent tear rates in high school athletes, and determine variables related to sustaining a secondary ACL injury. - After adjusting for all variables, a younger age at primary ACLR and time to RTS were significantly associated with an increased rate of secondary ACL injury.