Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4076938 | Journal de Traumatologie du Sport | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Our study focussed on the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in high level female soccer players in first and second national divisions. To this effect, we used a questionnaire to analyse 66 cases of anterior cruciate ligament injury according to the following criteria: age at the time of injury, the side injured, laterality, circumstances of the accident, the type of treatment (surgical or functional), the type of surgery, recovery time, the level of recovery, initial care in a rehabilitation centre. Rupture is generally due to a non-contact injury (65%), which is comparable with a male population of the same level. The risk of repeated rupture, in a player continuing her career, is significant (> 10%). The type of surgery does not affect return to sport. However, for high-level female soccer players, rehabilitation in a specialised centre improves the chances of returning at the same level (p < 0.025).
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Authors
E. Laboute, F. Legall, P. Rochcongar,