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Why Do Female Athletes Tear Their ACL at a Higher Rate Than Male Athletes?

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under ACL Surgery, ACL Tear and ACL Injury, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries and Knee Surgery, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

There is a lot of debate over the causes of ACL tears among women and the difference when compared to male athletes. It is proven that women tear their ACLs at a higher rate than men; however, the cause has not be pinned down. While the cause hasn’t been determined yet, there are many theories… Read more »