BMJ

Four distinct patterns of anterior cruciate ligament injury in women’s professional football (soccer): a systematic video analysis of 37 match injuries

Background To identify mechanisms and patterns of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in adult women’s professional football by means of video match analysis. Methods ACL match injuries sustained ...
The New York Times

ACL injuries in men’s and women’s football: So many factors equal so much uncertainty

The 2023-24 season had not yet started when Chelsea centre-back Wesley Fofana and Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia were ruled out of most of it with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. By ...
New York Post

Cameron Brink’s season likely over after Sparks rookie tears ACL

The LA Sparks will be without Cameron Brink for the foreseeable future — almost assuredly the rest of her first pro season. The star WNBA rookie suffered a torn left ACL in Tuesday’s game at ...
BMJ

Prediction of secondary ACL injury in female athletes using 2D video-based measurements obtained during dynamic tasks: a retrospective case–control study

Objective To determine if two-dimensional (2D) video-based angular measurements obtained during dynamic tasks predict secondary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in female athletes post-ACL ...
Medical Xpress

ACL injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life. Here's what you need to know

Between 25 and 30 players have missed out on the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. While ACL injuries are reasonably common in athletes, the rate of this ...