ACL Injuries in Australia
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ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries are reasonably common in sport. The ACL is one of the major stabilising ligaments in the knee. The ligament runs from the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shi...
n bone). ACL injuries are often caused through sudden direct blows to the knee (e.g. a tackle) or sudden twisting movements. The injury manifests as a feeling of the knee popping out of the joint and the joint itself swells within a couple of hours of injury.
So, if ACL injuries are that common, who exactly is at risk? Below is an infographic which maps out exactly which groups in Australia are most at risk of suffering an ACL injury. See which age groups, which gender and which states are most at risk of suffering an ACL injury...
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