ACL Tears Most Common In Women

A recent review has published the most up-to-date data on ACL tears in female athletes. Some of the findings included:

• ACL tears are 3X more common in women than in men
• Neuromuscular training can reduce the risk of ACL tears in female athletes
• Knee anatomy may contribute to risk of ACL tear, and needs to be accounted for during surgical reconstruction
• There is no evidence linking ACL tear to menstrual cycle
• There is no evidence that experience in sports (or lack of) causes increased ACL tears in female athletes

For more information: ACL Tears in Women

_{Sources: "Battle of the Sexes: Who Wins (or Loses) in ACL Ruptures?"}