The Pediatric and Adolescent Knee 2006
DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-7216-0331-5.50017-3
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Special Concerns in the Female Athlete

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“…21 Lower limb alignment tends more towards external tibial rotation and abduction than in males. 41 In addition, previous studies demonstrated a significant relationship between the occurrence of noncontact ACL injuries and the menstrual cycle of female athletes. 13,45 The hormone relaxin has a direct effect on collagen remodeling, 46 and increased levels of relaxin are associated with ligamentous relaxation.…”
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“…21 Lower limb alignment tends more towards external tibial rotation and abduction than in males. 41 In addition, previous studies demonstrated a significant relationship between the occurrence of noncontact ACL injuries and the menstrual cycle of female athletes. 13,45 The hormone relaxin has a direct effect on collagen remodeling, 46 and increased levels of relaxin are associated with ligamentous relaxation.…”
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“…Hsu and colleagues found no gender differences for knee biomechanics in response to an anterior tibial load, suggesting the ACL has similar structural properties between genders. 21 Potential factors contributing to increased laxity and decreased stiffness in female knees may include different lower limb alignment, 41 different hormonal status, [13][14][15] decreased proprioceptive ability, 44 and environmental factors. 21 Lower limb alignment tends more towards external tibial rotation and abduction than in males.…”
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“…3 The typical mechanism of injury is a rapid but awkward stop and anticipation of lateral movements. 4 The ACL tears in 70 ms.…”
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“…3 The typical mechanism of injury is a rapid but awkward stop and anticipation of lateral movements. 4 The ACL tears in 70 ms.Dynamic movement patterns are very important factors contributing to ACL injury. 5 The extrinsic or changeable factors are controlled by the player and coaches.…”
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