Several theories have been proposed to explain the 3-to 6-fold gender difference in the
incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries. One potential theory for the increased …

Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are more common among female
athletes compared to male athletes. Several studies have been reported to explain the …

Anterior cruciate ligament injury rates are four to eight times higher in women than in men.
Because of estrogen's direct effect on collagen metabolism and behavior and because …

Female athletes are at a 4-to 6-fold increased risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury
compared with male athletes. There are several medical, emotional and financial burdens …

Background: Women are at substantially greater risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
injuries than are men. Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the …

Objective: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury has a devastating impact on physical and
psychological disability. Rates of ACL rupture are significantly greater in females than males …

Background Female athletes suffer a greater incidence of anterior cruciate ligament tears
compared with male athletes when participating in common sports; however, very little is …

Anterior cruciate ligament injury rates are reported to be two to eight times higher in women
than in men within the same sport. Because the menstrual cycle with its monthly hormonal …

Background: Women have a higher risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears than men,
the causes of which are multifactorial. The menstrual cycle and its hormonal effect on the …

Oral contraceptive use and menstrual cycle phase are suggested to influence the risk of
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in female athletes. However, only few data are …