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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
“Anterior Cruciate Ligaments tears are one of the most common, but least understood, knee injuries affecting women in almost epidemic proportions" (Lobo). Over the course of the past 10 years, ACL injuries have grabbed the attention of thousands of doctors. ... The Anterior Cruciate Ligament is by far one of the most important components of the knee. ... Four ligaments in the knee help to stabilize the joint: the Posterior Cruciate Ligament, the Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligaments, and the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. The ACL lessens the amount of movement in the knee so that it is less prone to tear; yet, ACL is the most common ligament to tear. ... ACL injuries are not a simple fix either. ... The reasons for ACL injuries in women compared to men is unclear by doctors at this point, however, there are numerous theories.
Each year, more and more women discover the benefits of sports participation and an increased numbers of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries have accompanied this enlarged participation. "With women becoming athletic, and playing by the same rules as men, we are seeing a significant increases in the rate of ACL injuries" (qtd. ... In addition, females have four to 10 times more ACL injuries than males (ACL Injuries in Women).
It is important to know the location of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament when explaining the injury. ... The Anterior Cruciate Ligament and the Posterior Cruciate ligaments are in the middle of the knee and intersect one another. ...
Women are at a high risk for ACL injuries. Though most of the causes are unknown, statistics show that women are more susceptible to these injuries than men. ... Medical doctor Carey Windler stated, "The combination of contact, the cutting, the direction change, the speed, and the strength of female athletes are all factors in why we are seeing more ACL injuries to tears in women athletes" (Taylor). ... There are a number of intrinsic factors that stand as theories to why women are more susceptible to ACL injuries. ... Secondly, females have a narrower femoral notch than males, subsequently making it more likely that the thighbone will rub against the Anterior Cruciate Ligaments when a sudden stop occurs. ... Excessive joint motion can make women more susceptible to these types of knee injuries. ... They place more force on the ligament and tend to rely more on their quadriceps, while men rely on their hamstrings in a stopping movement (University of Michigan). ...
It is important to know the location of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament when explaining the injury. ... The Anterior Cruciate Ligament and the Posterior Cruciate ligaments are in the middle of the knee and intersect one another.
Approximate Word count = 2174
Approximate Pages = 8.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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