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Runer A, Meena A, Jucho L, Wierer G, Csapo R, Abermann E, Herbort M, Hoser C, Fink C. No Clinical Advantage of Harvesting a Patellar Bone Block Compared to All Soft Tissue Graft in Primary Quadriceps Tendon Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00611-X. [PMID: 39209073 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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PURPOSE To compare patient-reported outcomes measurements (PROMs) and subsequent surgical interventions in patients treated with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using either quadriceps tendon autograft with a patellar bone block (bQT) or soft tissue only (sQT). METHODS All ACLRs performed between 01.2010 and 03.2022 were prospectively followed for 24 months and retrospectively evaluated. All primary ACLRs with full 24 months of follow-up data, without any previous surgery or any additional ligamentous interventions, were matched for major ACL risk factors, including gender, age, Tegner activity level (TAL), pivoting sports, and concomitant injuries. PROMs (Lysholm score, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, and TAL) and subsequent surgical interventions were registered after 6, 12, and 24 months postoperative. Binary logistic regression was used to assess the influence of graft type, age, preinjury TAL, gender, pivoting sports and concomitant interventions on the need to undergo subsequent surgery. RESULTS After matching, 246 patients were included in the final analysis. Both groups did not differ regarding any preoperative patient demographics or intraoperative details. At final follow-up, no significant difference in mean Lysholm score (sQT: 90.8±10.6, bQT: 91.8±10.6, p= .46), median TAL (sQT: 6 [1-10], bQT: 6 [1-10], p= .53) and VAS for pain (sQT: 0.7±1.1, bQT: 0.7±1.2, p= .70) was reported between both groups. 70.3% (sQT-A: 70.7%, bQT: 69.9%, p= .89) of patients returned to or exceeded their preinjury activity level. In terms of revision ACLR, there was no statistically significant difference between bQT (3.3%) and sQT (4.1%). Similarly, no difference was observed in contralateral ACLR (bQT: 7.3% sQT: 11.4%). Regression analysis indicated that none of the studied factors, including the use of a patellar bone block, influenced subsequent surgery, revision ACLR, or contralateral ACLR. CONCLUSION Harvesting an additional patellar bone block in quadriceps tendon ACL reconstruction does not seem to impact postoperative patient-reported outcomes, ACL revision- or contralateral ACL reconstruction rates. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3 - Cohort Study.
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- Armin Runer
- Department for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
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- Gelenkpunkt - Sports and Joint Surgery, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Private University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology (UMIT), ISAG, Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Centre for Sport Science and University Sports, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Gelenkpunkt - Sports and Joint Surgery, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Private University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology (UMIT), ISAG, Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention; OCM Clinic, Munich, Germany
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- Gelenkpunkt - Sports and Joint Surgery, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Gelenkpunkt - Sports and Joint Surgery, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Innsbruck, Austria; Private University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology (UMIT), ISAG, Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention
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Smith C, Grooms DR, Bradley H. Enhancing Return to Alpine Skiing: Integrating Perceptual-Motor-Cognitive Considerations in Testing and Progressions: A Clinical Commentary. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2024; 19:923-934. [PMID: 38966833 PMCID: PMC11221336 DOI: 10.26603/001c.120285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Alpine skiing poses significant risks for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury at both recreational and professional levels, which is compounded by high rates of re-injury. Despite the existence of return to sport (RTS) and return to snow protocols, the frequency of ACL re-injury has not been mitigated, raising doubts about protocol effectiveness. Current RTS protocols primarily focus on biomechanical and neuromuscular factors in isolation, neglecting the important perceptual-motor-cognitive changes associated with ACL injuries and the high cognitive demands of skiing. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to address the perceptual-motor-cognitive demands specific to alpine skiing, evaluate RTS testing for skiers, and propose updated standards for testing and return to snow progressions that incorporate these considerations. Level of Evidence 5.
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- Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute Ohio University
- Division of Athletic Training, School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, College of Health Sciences and Professions Ohio University
- Division of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences, College of Health Sciences and Professions Ohio University
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Bibby K, Kenny IC, Cahalan R, Purtill H, Comyns TM. Contact Breast Injuries Among Female Athletes: A Systematic Review. Sports Med 2024; 54:1921-1930. [PMID: 38693460 PMCID: PMC11258151 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-024-02027-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Robust surveillance of injury aetiology and epidemiology is recognised as fundamental for effective injury reduction and management programmes. However, while sex-specific differences in injury type and nature are noted in the literature, it is unclear if these are reflected in surveillance practices, and how the athlete is affected. OBJECTIVE Therefore, this study aimed to systematically review contact breast injuries (CBIs) among adult female athletes. METHODS The following databases were searched: PubMed, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus including MEDLINE, Web of Science and Scopus. The literature search was conducted in May 2023 and the search was limited to articles in the English and German language. Studies including female athletes, aged 18 years and above, in any sports (team or individual) at any level (amateur, semi-professional and professional), where an occurrence of CBI was documented were included. Studies were included irrespective of their investigated timeframes (e.g. the whole career, one or multiple seasons). Findings were categorised (e.g. sport, level of competition and investigated timeframe of the study) to enable possible comparisons. Case studies were excluded due to the non-generalisability of findings. RESULTS Of the six studies included, rugby codes (rugby union, rugby league and rugby sevens) had the highest occurrence rate (62.0%) of CBIs among eight different investigated sports (rugby codes 62.0%, softball 59.5%, Australian Football League (AFL) 51.0%, water polo 50.0%, soccer 46.7%, basketball 27.6-48.8%, volleyball 34.6%, boxing 0.0%). Between 25.6% and 62.0% of participants reported incurring a CBI and between 0.0% and 42.9% of CBIs were reported to a medical professional or support staff. The reported treatment rate for CBIs ranged between 0.0% and 2.1%, The main mechanisms for CBIs (where reported) were contact with another athlete (AFL 37.6%, rugby codes 56%) the ball (AFL 31.6%, rugby codes 25.5%) and the ground (AFL 6.6%, rugby codes 22%). Between 18.2% and 48% of the participants reported that CBIs negatively affected their performance. Risk factors increasing CBIs were positional differences, larger breast size and higher body mass index (BMI). In-season injury data collection and surveillance supported through education of both players and medical staff were identified to be of relevance for future CBI prevention. None of the studies reported incidence rate. CONCLUSION Despite the frequent occurrence of CBIs among female athletes, reporting and treatment remains low. Awareness and education of all stakeholders are fundamental to ensuring better breast safety in female sport. Identifying the mechanics, severity and risk factors of CBIs through thorough injury surveillance must be a focus of further research. REGISTRATION The study was preregistered on Open Science Framework (OSF).
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- Kilian Bibby
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
- Sport and Human Performance Research Centre, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Sport and Human Performance Research Centre, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Lero, The Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Software Research, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- School of Allied Health, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Physical Activity for Health Research Cluster, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Sport and Human Performance Research Centre, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Rupp MC, Winkler PW, Willinger L, Runer A. Editorial Commentary: Early Outcomes of Suture Tape Augmentation in Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Are Promising but Require Long-term Proof. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00328-1. [PMID: 38705543 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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The management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries continually evolves, with new interest in all-soft tissue quadriceps tendon autograft, as well as new interest in suture tape augmentation of the graft, particularly in high-risk patients with young age; female sex; lower-limb alignment, tibial, or femoral abnormalities; hyperlaxity; concomitant meniscal and/or additional ligamentous injuries; or participation in high-risk sports. Load-sharing suture tape enhances the biomechanical stability of the reconstructed ACL, especially during the initial ingrowth and ligamentization phase, and biomechanical evidence highlights a reduced risk of graft elongation and failure under the loads encountered during daily physical activities and sport. Optimal tape tensioning could be achieved in knee hyperextension, when the ACL is at maximal length, to avoid overconstraint. The published 2-year outcomes of this technique are excellent. Current comparative studies, however, have not shown superiority. Additional controlled studies and studies with longer-term follow-up are needed, as well as comparison to extra-articular tenodesis augmentation.
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- Technical University of Munich (P.W.W., L.W., A.R.)
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Müller PO, Taylor J, Jordan MJ, Scherr J, Verhagen E, Collins D, Spörri J. Call for the application of a biopsychosocial and interdisciplinary approach to the return-to-sport framework of snow sports athletes. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2023; 9:e001516. [PMID: 37608842 PMCID: PMC10441041 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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Snow sports such as alpine skiing or snowboarding are associated with a high risk of injury and reinjury and are subject to a very special environment with specific rehabilitation challenges that must be addressed. Due to geographic decentralisation, seasonal climatic limitations, alternation of training in off-snow and on-snow settings and unique loading patterns of practising these sports, special rehabilitation structures and processes are required compared with other sports. In addition, returning to preinjury performance requires a high level of confidence and a resumption of risk-taking in demanding situations such as high-speed skiing and high-amplitude jumps. A biopsychosocial and interdisciplinary approach can be viewed as a holistic, athlete-centred approach that promotes interprofessional communication and collaboration. This is particularly central for managing the physical/biological, psychological and social demands of injury management for snow sports. It can help ensure that rehabilitation content is well coordinated and tailored to individual needs. This is because transitions between different rehabilitation phases and caring professionals are well aligned, and rehabilitation is understood not only as purely 'physical recovery' but also as 'psychological recovery' considering the snow sports-specific setting with specific social norms. Ultimately, this may improve the rehabilitation success of snow sports athletes.
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- Philippe O Müller
- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, University Medical Centres, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Musculoskeletal Health & Sports, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Grey Matters Performance Ltd, London, UK
- Human Performance Science Research Group, Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Westin M, Mirbach LI, Harringe ML. Side-to-side differences in knee laxity and side hop test may predispose an anterior cruciate ligament reinjury in competitive adolescent alpine skiers. Front Sports Act Living 2022; 4:961408. [PMCID: PMC9613961 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2022.961408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a common, severe injury in alpine skiing, and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is frequently performed in competitive alpine skiers younger than 20 years old. To reduce the reinjury rate, both intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors should be examined. The aim of this study was to investigate possible intrinsic risk factors for an ACL reinjury in competitive alpine skiers. A cohort of 384 alpine skiers (191 males/193 females) from the Swedish ski high schools were prospectively followed during their high school years. The students were clinically examined and physically tested prior to each ski season. In addition, the RAND 36-Item health survey 1.0 (SF-36, Copyright 1994 Medical Outcome Trust, distributed by RAND Corporation) and injuries were prospectively registered. Thirty-one of the skiers (five males/26 females) had undergone an ACLR before entering the ski high school. This cohort was analyzed with respect to the occurrence of, and possible risk factors for an ACL reinjury (including ipsilateral and contralateral ACL injuries). Skiers who sustained an ACL reinjury were called the “ACL reinjury group,” and those who did not sustain an ACL reinjury were called the “ACL injury group.” Notably, 12 of the 31 students (39%), ten female and two male skiers, aged 16.5 (SD 0.5) years, sustained an ACL reinjury during the two first years at the ski high school. In addition, 10 of the 12 ACL reinjuries occurred within 10–23 months from the first injury [m 14.8 (SD4.7)] and two ACL reinjuries occurred at 29 and 47 months, respectively, from the first injury. It is noted that eight of the ACL reinjuries were to the ipsilateral knee and four to the contralateral knee. There were no differences between the groups with respect to muscle flexibility in the lower extremity, Beighton score, and one leg hop for distance or square hop test. Side-to-side differences were found with respect to knee joint laxity, >3 mm, measured with KT-1000 arthrometer (p = 0.02), and the side hop test (p = 0.04). RAND 36-Item health survey did not predict an ACL reinjury. In conclusion, a side-to-side difference in the side hop test and knee joint laxity (KT-1000) may predispose an ACL reinjury in competitive adolescent alpine skiers.
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- Maria Westin
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden,Aleris Sports Medicine and Ortopedi, Sabbatsbergs Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden,Aleris Sports Medicine and Ortopedi, Sabbatsbergs Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden,*Correspondence: Marita L. Harringe
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Runer A, Suter A, Roberti di Sarsina T, Jucho L, Gföller P, Csapo R, Hoser C, Fink C. Quadriceps tendon autograft for primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction show comparable clinical, functional, and patient-reported outcome measures, but lower donor-site morbidity compared with hamstring tendon autograft: A matched-pairs study with a mean follow-up of 6.5 years. J ISAKOS 2022; 8:60-67. [PMID: 36216218 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2022.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To compare clinical and functional outcomes of patients after primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using quadriceps tendon- (QT-A) and hamstring tendon (HT-A) autograft with a minimum follow-up (FU) of 5 years. METHODS Between 2010 and 2014, all patients undergoing ACLR were recorded in a prospectively administered database. All patients with primary, isolated QT-A ACLR and without any concomitant injuries or high grade of osteoarthritis were extracted from the database and matched to patients treated with HT-A. Re-rupture rates, anterior-posterior (ap) knee laxity, single-leg hop test (SLHT) performance, distal thigh circumference (DTC) and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were recorded. Between group comparisons were performed using chi-square-, independent-samples T- or Mann-Whitney-U tests. RESULTS 45 QT-A patients were matched to 45 HT-A patients (n = 90). The mean FU was 78.9 ± 13.6 months. 18 patients (20.0%/QT-A: N = 8, 17.8%; HT-A: n = 10, 22.2%; p = .60) sustained a graft rupture and 17 subjects (18.9%/QT-A: n = 9, 20.0%; HT-A: n = 8, 17.8%; p = .79) suffered a contralateral ACL injury. In high active patients (Tegner activity level ≥ 7) rerupture rates increased to 37.5% (HT-A) and 22.2% (QT-A; p = .32), respectively. Patients with graft failure did not differ between both groups in terms of mean age at surgery (QT-A: 26.5 ± 11.6 years, HT-A: 23.3 ± 9.5 years, p = .63) or graft thickness (mean graft square area: QT-A: 43.6 ± 4.7 mm2, HT-A: 48.1 ± 7.9 mm2, p = .27). No statistical between-group differences were found in ap knee laxity side-to-side (SSD) measurements (QT-A: 1.9 ± 1.2 mm, HT-A: 2.1 ± 1.5 mm; p = .60), subjective IKDC- (QT-A: 93.8 ± 6.8, HT-A: 91.2 ± 7.8, p = .17), Lysholm- (QT-A 91.9 ± 7.2, HT-A: 91.5 ± 9.7, p = .75) or any of the five subscales of the KOOS score (all p > .05). Furthermore, Tegner activity level (QT-A: 6(1.5), HT-A: 6(2), p = .62), VAS for pain (QT-A: 0.5 ± 0.9, HT-A: 0.6 ± 1.0, p = .64), Shelbourne-Trumper score (QT-A: 96.5 ± 5.6, HT-A: 95.2 ± 8.2, p = .50), Patient and Observer Scar -Assessment scale (POSAS) (QT-A: 9.4 ± 3.2, HT-A: 10.7 ± 4.9, p = .24), SSD-DTC (QT-A: 0.5 ± 0.5, HT.- A: 0.5 ± 0.6, p = .97), return to sports rates (QT-A: 82.1%, HT-A: 86.7%) and SLHT (QT -A: 95.9 ± 3.8%, HT-A: 93.7 ± 7.0%) did not differ between groups. Donor-site morbidity (HT-A n = 14, 46.7%; QT-A n = 3, 11.5%; p = .008) was statistically significantly lower in the QT-A group. Five patients (11.1%) of the HT-group and three patients (6.7%) in the QT-group required revision surgery (p = .29). CONCLUSION Patient-reported outcome measures, knee laxity, functional testing results and re-rupture rates are similar between patients treated with QT- and HT- autografts. However, patients with QT-autograft have a smaller tibial postoperative scar length and lower postoperative donor-site morbidity. There is a tendency towards higher graft rupture rates in highly active patients treated with HT autograft. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Armin Runer
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria; Department for Sports Orthopaedics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Gelenkpunkt - Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Gelenkpunkt - Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Gelenkpunkt - Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, Austria; Centre for Sport Science and University Sports, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Gelenkpunkt - Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, Austria; Private University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology (UMIT), ISAG, Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, Austria.
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Westin M, Norlén A, Harringe ML, Werner S. A screening instrument for side dominance in competitive adolescent alpine skiers. Front Sports Act Living 2022; 4:949635. [PMID: 35935066 PMCID: PMC9354537 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2022.949635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Previous research has shown that high school ski students injure their left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) more often than their right ACL, and that a prevention program focusing on equal load to the right and left ski turns prevents ACL injuries. Whether the injuries were in the dominant or non-dominant side of ski students was not determined but may be important knowledge to ski coaches for future design of ski-specific training programs. There is no gold standard on how to investigate the dominant side of alpine skiers. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop a screening instrument consisting of five questions for identifying side dominance and to evaluate side dominance in competitive adolescent alpine skiers. First, 121 competitive adolescent alpine skiers answered the questions on side dominance using a test-retest design. The questions were: which hand/arm (left/right) or foot/leg (left/right) one uses as the first choice when writing, throwing, kicking a ball, jumping over a fence and stair-climbing. A question about safer/better ski turn to the left or to the right was also added. Second, 274 skiers answered the questions at one occasion. A very good agreement was shown in writing and throwing and kicking a ball, and a fair agreement was shown in jumping over a fence and stair climbing. A total of 243 skiers reported right-sided dominance, and seven skiers reported left-sided dominance. One hundred and nineteen of the 121 skiers who took part in the test-retest design answered the question safer/better ski turn, and of those 70 (59%) reported that they had a safer/better ski turn to one side than to the other side. However, the side was not consistent between the two test occasions, and the question did not correlate with side dominance. A combination of the three questions “What hand/arm do you use as first choice when writing?” “What hand/arm do you use as first choice when throwing?” and “What foot/leg do you use as first choice when kicking a ball?”, may be used to decide side dominance in adolescent alpine skiers. Most adolescent alpine skiers reported right-sided dominance.
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- Maria Westin
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Aleris Sports Medicine and Ortopedi, Sabbatsbergs Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- *Correspondence: Maria Westin
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- The Swedish School of Sports and Health Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Aleris Sports Medicine and Ortopedi, Sabbatsbergs Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Guy S, Fayard JM, Saithna A, Bahroun S, Ferreira A, Carrozzo A, De Jesus S, Bulle S, Vieira TD, Sonnery-Cottet B. Risk of Graft Rupture After Adding a Lateral Extra-articular Procedure at the Time of ACL Reconstruction: A Retrospective Comparative Study of Elite Alpine Skiers From the French National Team. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:1609-1617. [PMID: 35416071 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221085027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Elite alpine skiing is associated with a particularly high risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, including graft ruptures. Despite a considerable focus on prevention, a reduction in injury rates has not been observed since the 1980s. PURPOSE To determine whether elite alpine skiers undergoing ACL reconstruction (ACLR) with a lateral extra-articular procedure (LEAP) had a lower rate of ACL graft rupture when compared with those who underwent isolated ACLR. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Elite skiers from the French ski team who had undergone ACLR, with or without a LEAP, and had a minimum follow-up of 2 years were identified from the national ski team database. Rates of secondary ACL injury were determined via interrogation of the database, review of medical notes, and a final telemedicine interview. A multivariable analysis using the penalized Cox model was performed to explore the relationship among graft rupture, surgical procedure type, and any potential explanatory variables. RESULTS Among 81 ACLR procedures analyzed, 50 were isolated and 31 were combined with a LEAP, which was performed using modified Lemaire or anterolateral ligament reconstruction. Graft rupture rates were 34.0% in the isolated ACLR group and 6.5% in the ACLR + LEAP group. Multivariable analysis demonstrated that adding a LEAP was associated with a significant reduction in risk of ACL graft rupture when compared with isolated ACLR (hazard ratio [HR], 5.286 [95% CI, 1.068-26.149]; P = .0412). Age (HR, 1.114; P = .1157), sex (HR, 1.573; P = .3743), and ACL graft type (HR, 1.417; P = .5394) were not significant risk factors. CONCLUSION Combined ACLR and LEAP were associated with a significant reduction in the rate of ACL graft rupture in elite alpine ski athletes. Those treated with isolated ACLR remain at extremely high risk of a second ACL injury.
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- Sylvain Guy
- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France.,Fédération Française de Ski, Annecy, France
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- Arizona Brain, Spine & Sports Injuries Center, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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Millet GP, Brocherie F, Burtscher J. Olympic Sports Science-Bibliometric Analysis of All Summer and Winter Olympic Sports Research. Front Sports Act Living 2021; 3:772140. [PMID: 34746779 PMCID: PMC8564375 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2021.772140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Introduction: The body of scientific literature on sports and exercise continues to expand. The summer and winter Olympic games will be held over a 7-month period in 2021-2022. Objectives: We took this rare opportunity to quantify and analyze the main bibliometric parameters (i.e., the number of articles and citations) across all Olympic sports to weigh and compare their importance and to assess the structure of the "sport sciences" field. The present review aims to perform a bibliometric analysis of Olympic sports research. We quantified the following topics: (1) the most investigated sports; (2) the main journals in which the studies are published; (3) the main factors explaining sport-specific scientific attractiveness; (4) the influence of being in the Olympic programme, economic weight, and local influences on research output; and (5) which research topic is the most investigated across sports. Methods: We searched 116 sport/exercise journals on PubMed for the 40 summer and 10 winter Olympic sports. A total of 34,038 articles were filtered for a final selection of 25,003 articles (23,334 articles on summer sports and 1,669 on winter sports) and a total of 599,820 citations. Results and Discussion: Nine sports [football (soccer), cycling, athletics, swimming, distance & marathon running, basketball, baseball, tennis, and rowing] were involved in 69% of the articles and 75% of the citations. Football was the most cited sport, with 19.7 and 26.3% of the total number of articles and citations, respectively. All sports yielded some scientific output, but 11 sports (biathlon, mountain biking, archery, diving, trampoline, skateboarding, skeleton, modern pentathlon, luge, bobsleigh, and curling) accumulated a total of fewer than 50 publications. While ice hockey is the most prominently represented winter sport in the scientific literature, winter sports overall have produced minor scientific output. Further analyses show a large scientific literature on team sports, particularly American professional sports (i.e., baseball, basketball, and ice hockey) and the importance of inclusion in the Olympic programme to increasing scientific interest in "recent" sports (i.e., triathlon and rugby sevens). We also found local/cultural influence on the occurrence of a sport in a particular "sport sciences" journal. Finally, the relative distribution of six main research topics (i.e., physiology, performance, training and testing, injuries and medicine, biomechanics, and psychology) was large across sports and reflected the specific performance factors of each sport.
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- Grégoire P Millet
- Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory Sport Expertise and Performance (EA 7370), French Institute of Sport, Paris, France
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Kiers K, Ellenberger L, Javet M, Bruhin B, Frey WO, Spörri J. A Cross-Sectional Observation on Maximal Eccentric Hamstring Strength in 7- to 15-Year-Old Competitive Alpine Skiers. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:biology10111128. [PMID: 34827120 PMCID: PMC8615154 DOI: 10.3390/biology10111128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Simple Summary Competitive alpine skiing is a sport with frequent occurrence of severe knee injuries, and it is well known that the hamstring muscles play an important role in preventing these injuries. The aim of this study was to assess the maximal strength capacity for braking, the downward movement during Nordic Hamstring Exercises, the so called maximal eccentric hamstring strength, in 7- to 15-year-old skiers. Absolute strength values were greater in skiers under 15 years old (U15) skiers than in those under 10 years old (U10), as well as in U15 males compared to their female counterparts. There were no sex differences in U10 skiers. Absolute strength values were generally dependent on age and biological developmental stage, but this dependence was considerably attenuated when body weight was considered. This should be kept in mind when testing athletes around the growth spurt. Abstract Severe knee injuries are common in alpine skiing and the hamstring muscles are known to counteract the anterior tibial displacement that typically accompanies major injury mechanisms. This study aimed to assess the Maximal Eccentric Hamstring Strength (MEHS) of youth competitive alpine skiers during Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) in terms of dependence of sex, age and biological maturation. A total of 246 7- to 15-year-old skiers were tested with respect to their MEHS using an NHE-based measurement device (Vald Performance, Newstead, Australia). Significantly greater absolute MEHS was observed in skiers of the under 15 years (U15) category compared to skiers under 10 years old (U10) (227.9 ± 61.1 N vs. 142.6 ± 28.9 N; p < 0.001), also when grouped by sex. Absolute MEHS was revealed to be lower in U15 females compared to males (213.5 ± 49.0 N vs. 241.9 ± 68.4 N; p = 0.001); in U10 skiers there was no sex difference. For all age groups and sexes, absolute MEHS values were significantly correlated with age and biological maturation (p < 0.001). However, when normalized to body weight such associations disappeared, which is why this is strongly recommended when testing around their growth spurt. Overall, this study established sport-specific normative reference data that may be of interest to researchers and sport practitioners alike.
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- Kirsten Kiers
- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland; (K.K.); (L.E.); (W.O.F.)
- University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland; (K.K.); (L.E.); (W.O.F.)
- University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Section for Elite Sport, Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen, 2532 Magglingen, Switzerland;
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- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland; (K.K.); (L.E.); (W.O.F.)
- University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland; (K.K.); (L.E.); (W.O.F.)
- University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +41-44-510-70-09
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Csapo R, Runer A, Hoser C, Fink C. Contralateral ACL tears strongly contribute to high rates of secondary ACL injuries in professional ski racers. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:1805-1812. [PMID: 32804249 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06234-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE To analyse the effects of graft selection, sex, injury complexity and time to return to competition on the odds to suffer secondary ACL injury (either re-rupture or contralateral ACL tear) in professional alpine skiers. METHODS The database of a specialised joint surgery clinic was screened for professional alpine skiers who had participated in competitions at the FIS race, European Cup and World Cup level prior to having to undergo a primary ACL reconstruction, and who had returned to the same competitional level at least one year prior to the end of the observation period. The rates of secondary ACL injuries were statistically compared between athletes with hamstring and quadriceps tendon autografts, men and women, simple and complex (involvement of menisci or cartilage) primary ACL injuries, and between early (≤ 300 days after primary reconstruction) and late (> 300 days) returners to competition. RESULTS Fourteen out of the 30 athletes included (46.7%) suffered secondary ACL injuries on average 29.4 ± 22.5 months after primary reconstruction. The secondary injuries comprised five re-ruptures (16.7%) and nine contralateral ACL tears (30.0%). The odds to suffer contralateral ACL tears were non-significantly higher in patients with hamstring tendon autografts (OR 5.69, n.s.) and in those whose primary injuries were classified as simple ACL tears (OR 5.31, n.s.). None of the factors assessed was associated with the odds of graft failure. CONCLUSION The odds of ACL-injured professional alpine ski racers to suffer secondary ACL tears are nearly 50%, with subsequent contralateral ACL injuries being more common than graft failures. While statistical significance could not be established due to a lack of power, greater odds of contralateral ACL tears were observed in athletes with hamstring tendon grafts as well as those with simple primary ACL injuries. No factors potentially predisposing athletes for graft failure could be identified. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Robert Csapo
- Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, ISAG, UMIT Tirol, Eduard-Wallnöfer-Zentrum 1, 6060, Hall in Tirol, Austria.
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, ISAG, UMIT Tirol, Eduard-Wallnöfer-Zentrum 1, 6060, Hall in Tirol, Austria.,Gelenkpunkt Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, ISAG, UMIT Tirol, Eduard-Wallnöfer-Zentrum 1, 6060, Hall in Tirol, Austria.,Gelenkpunkt Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, Austria
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Fröhlich S, Helbling M, Fucentese SF, Karlen W, Frey WO, Spörri J. Injury risks among elite competitive alpine skiers are underestimated if not registered prospectively, over the entire season and regardless of whether requiring medical attention. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:1635-1643. [PMID: 32556431 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06110-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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PURPOSE Prospective studies assessing the injuries occurring in elite competitive alpine skiers are lacking, and a full picture of all injuries, including those not requiring medical attention, is absent. Likewise, little is known about the sex-specific injury risks and patterns of elite skiers throughout an entire season (i.e. an off-season preparation period and a competition period). Accordingly, this study investigated the injuries of a national team cohort with respect to season period and sex. METHODS Over an entire season, all injuries occurring in 44 Swiss National Ski Team members (25 females and 19 males) were registered, regardless of whether they required medical attention. Skiers were prospectively monitored by the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre (OSTRC) questionnaire and by continuously updated team medical records. Finally, these data were used as a reference for supplemental interviews, in which the correctness and completeness of the prospective data were verified. RESULTS The risk of suffering at least one injury during an entire season was 75.0% with a 95% confidence interval (73.1%, 76.9%) for traumatic injuries, and 52.3% (50.0%, 54.5%) for overuse injuries. Traumatic injuries concerned the head, lower leg and knee, while overuse injuries affected the lumbar spine, knee and hip. During the competition period, skiers were more prone to traumatic injuries, while during the off-season preparation period, skiers' risk was higher for overuse injuries. Over an entire season, there were no sex differences. However, females were more vulnerable to traumatic injuries during the preparation period and overuse injuries during the competition period, while males had a higher risk for overuse injuries during the preparation period. CONCLUSIONS When prospectively registering injuries among elite competitive alpine skiers over an entire season, regardless of whether the injuries required medical attention, the injury risks were alarmingly high and substantially larger than those previously reported. Moreover, since injury risks and patterns are season period and sex dependent, it is strongly recommended that (1) injury registration focuses on both the off-season preparation period and the competition period and (2) prevention efforts are specifically tailored to the sex of the athletes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Stefan Fröhlich
- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Lengghalde 5, Zurich, 8008, Switzerland
- University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Lengghalde 5, Zurich, 8008, Switzerland
- University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Knee Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Mobile Health Systems Lab, Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Lengghalde 5, Zurich, 8008, Switzerland.
- University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Nimmervoll F, Eckerstorfer R, Braumann J, Petutschnigg A, Sternad B. Method to Investigate Multi-Axis Release Action of Ski Safety Bindings: A New Approach for Testing in Research and Development. Front Sports Act Living 2021; 3:585775. [PMID: 33644750 PMCID: PMC7902770 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2021.585775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The authors developed and elaborated on a new method to release ski bindings by utilizing an industrial robot to simulate release movement showing a spatial repeatability of ± 0.06 mm. The parametric programming of the release parameters gave free control while executing repeatable release tests. A series of different motion patterns were performed, on the one hand, to test the applicability of the setup to the simulation of motion patterns and, on the other, to check for the impact of the ski deformations like ski deflections within the range of −5 mm to −85 mm, on the safety bindings' release forces. As certain falling mechanisms are related to knee injury, which is the most common severe injury in alpine skiing, this testing method can be used to develop related displacement movements in future. This movements do not necessarily accord with the directional release mechanics of safety ski bindings. The authors specify the developed testing apparatus as device for force measurements in 3D with an accuracy of ± 0.5% in boot-sole-plane. The intention behind this development is to enable faster, more versatile and adaptive testing procedures in R&D.
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- Florian Nimmervoll
- Industrial Design Department, Institute of Space and Design, University of Art and Design Linz, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Measurement Technology, Global Hydro Energy GmbH, Niederranna, Austria
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- Creative Robotics Lab, Institute of Space and Design, University of Art and Design Linz, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Forest Products Technology and Timber Construction, University of Applied Sciences Salzburg, Puch bei Hallein, Austria
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- Industrial Design Department, Institute of Space and Design, University of Art and Design Linz, Linz, Austria
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Luchner R, Steidl-Müller L, Niedermeier M, Raschner C. Maximal Isometric or Eccentric Hamstring Strength-Which Test Modality Might Be More Suitable for Assessments in Youth Alpine Ski Racers? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18042138. [PMID: 33671728 PMCID: PMC7926646 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18042138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Physical fitness is an important component in the development of youth alpine ski racers. To write systematically planned and age-appropriate fitness programs athletes need to be physically tested at regular intervals at an early age. Although well-developed hamstring muscle strength is important for alpine ski racing performance and the prevention of serious knee injuries, it has not been well investigated, especially in youth athletes. Accordingly, the first aim of the present study was to assess the test-retest reliability of the maximum bilateral eccentric (MBEHS) and unilateral isometric (MUIHS) hamstring tests. The second aim of the present study was to assess whether the results of these two methods correlate and if it is possible to commit to one of the two methods to provide an economic test procedure. Methods: The first study included 26 (14 females/12 males) youth alpine ski racers aged between 12 and 13 years. All athletes performed two MBEHS and two MUIHS tests, 7 days apart. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC 3,1) and their 95% confidence intervals based on a consistency two-way mixed model were used to estimate the reliability of the two different test modalities. The second study included 61 (27 females/34 males) youth alpine ski racers aged between 10 and 13 years. All athletes performed one MBEHS and one MUIHS test. Bland-Altman plots and the 95% limits of agreement as well as correlations by Pearson (r) between the different test modalities were assessed. Results: In study 1 “poor” to “moderate” (MBEHS right leg 0.79 (0.58–0.90); left leg 0.83 (0.66–0.92); MUIHS right leg 0.78 (0.56–0.89); left leg 0.66 (0.37–0.83)) ICC values and 95% confident intervals were obtained. Standard error of measurement (SEM) between trails was between 18.3 and 25.1 N. Smallest detectable difference (SDD) was between 50.8 and 69.5 N. In study 2 mean differences between MBEHS and MUIHS was around 20 N with higher values for MBEHS. Significant moderate-to-strong correlations were found between the test modalities (r = 0.74–0.84, p <0.001). Conclusions: The MBEHS test has higher ICC values, lower CV values, higher SEM values and lower SDD values than the MUIHS test. All this suggests that the MBEHS test is more suitable than the MUIHS test to determine the maximum hamstring force in young alpine ski racers.
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Risk Factors for Contra-Lateral Secondary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Sports Med 2021; 51:1419-1438. [PMID: 33515391 PMCID: PMC8222029 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-020-01424-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Background The risk of sustaining a contra-lateral anterior cruciate ligament (C-ACL) injury after primary unilateral ACL injury is high. C-ACL injury often contributes to a further decline in function and quality of life, including failure to return to sport. There is, however, very limited knowledge about which risk factors that contribute to C-ACL injury. Objective To systematically review instrinsic risk factors for sustaining a C-ACL injury. Methods A systematic review with meta-analysis was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Four databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, Sport Discus) were searched from inception to January 2020. Inclusion criteria were prospective or retrospective studies investigating any intrinsic risk factor for future C-ACL injury. Meta-analysis was performed and expressed as odds ratios (OR) if two or more articles assessed the same risk factor. Results 44 moderate-to-high quality studies were eventually included in this review, whereof 35 studies were eligible for meta-analysis, including up to 59 000 individuals. We identified seven factors independently increasing the odds of sustaining a C-ACL injury (in order of highest to lowest OR): (1) returning to a high activity level (OR 3.26, 95% CI 2.10–5.06); (2) Body Mass Index < 25 (OR 2.73, 95% CI 1.73–4.36); (3) age ≤ 18 years (OR 2.42, 95% CI 1.51–3.88); (4) family history of ACL injury (OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.54–2.80); (5) primary ACL reconstruction performed ≤ 3 months post injury (OR 1.65, 95% CI: 1.32–2.06); (6) female sex (OR 1.35, 95% CI 1.14–1.61); and (7) concomitant meniscal injury (OR 1.21, 95% CI 1.03–1.42). The following two factors were associated with decreased odds of a subsequent C-ACL injury: 1) decreased intercondylar notch width/width of the distal femur ratio (OR 0.43, 95% CI 0.25–0.69) and 2) concomitant cartilage injury (OR 0.83, 95% CI 0.69–1.00). There were no associations between the odds of sustaining a C-ACL injury and smoking status, pre-injury activity level, playing soccer compared to other sports or timing of return to sport. No studies of neuromuscular function in relation to risk of C-ACL injury were eligible for meta-analysis according to our criteria. Conclusion This review provides evidence that demographic factors such as female sex, young age (≤ 18 years) and family history of ACL injury, as well as early reconstruction and returning to a high activity level increase the risk of C-ACL injury. Given the lack of studies related to neuromuscular factors that may be modifiable by training, future studies are warranted that investigate the possible role of factors such as dynamic knee stability and alignment, muscle activation and/or strength and proprioception as well as sport-specific training prior to return-to-sport for C-ACL injuries. PROSPERO: CRD42020140129. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40279-020-01424-3.
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Xu Y, Yang C, Yang Y, Zhang X, Zhang S, Zhang M, Liu L, Fu W. A Narrative Review of Injury Incidence, Location, and Injury Factor of Elite Athletes in Snowsport Events. Front Physiol 2021; 11:589983. [PMID: 33488394 PMCID: PMC7820716 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.589983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Snowsport athletes face a high injury risk both during training and in competitions. Reducing injury incidence is crucial for athletes to achieve breakthroughs. This narrative review aimed to summarize and analyze injury data of elite athletes in snowsports and provide references for injury prevention and health security for these athletes and their coaches. A total of 39 studies that investigated snowsport injury were analyzed in the present study. On the basis of injury data of elite athletes in snowsports events, this narrative review focused on four aspects, namely, injury incidence, severity, location and causes. The findings of this review were as follows. (1) The highest injury incidence was recorded in freestyle skiing, followed by alpine skiing and snowboarding, the majority of which were moderate and severe injuries. (2) The proportion of injury in competitions and during training was similar. However, more injuries occurred in official training during the Winter Olympic Games; by contrast, injury proportion was higher in competitions during World Cup/World Championships. (3) The most commonly and severely injured body parts were the knees (29.9%), head and face (12.1%), shoulders and clavicula (10.5%), and lower back (8.9%). The most common injury types were joint and ligament injury (41.5%), fracture and bone stress (24.4%), concussion (11.1%), and muscle/tendon injury (10.7%). (4) The main causes of snowsport injury were collisions, falls, and non-contact injuries. Snowsport injury was also influenced by the skill level of the athletes, gender, course setup and equipment. Future studies should further explore the influence of event characteristics and intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors on snowsport injury. An injury or trauma reconstruction may be developed to predict athletic injuries and provide effective prevention strategies.
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- Yongxin Xu
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Beijing, China.,Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Beijing, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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Fröhlich S, Pazeller S, Cherati AS, Müller E, Frey WO, Spörri J. Overuse injuries in the knee, back and hip of top elite female alpine skiers during the off-season preparation period: prevalence, severity and their association with traumatic preinjuries and training load. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2020; 6:e000892. [PMID: 33408876 PMCID: PMC7768963 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Objectives To investigate knee, back and hip overuse injuries in top female elite alpine skiers during the off-season preparation, which has so far received little attention, and to assess their relationship with traumatic preinjuries and overall training load. Methods A cohort of 26 females of the Swiss Alpine Ski-Team were prospectively surveyed by the use of the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre questionnaire. Along with the surveys also total training loads were monitored. Data on preinjuries were assessed retrospectively by baseline questionnaires and were verified by team medical records. Results 57.7% of the female skiers suffered from at least one severe traumatic knee injury during their preceding career. The average 2-weekly prevalence of overuse injuries was highest for the knee, followed by the back and hip. Technique specialists (major giant slalom and slalom) were more prone to back overuse injuries than speed specialists (major super-G and downhill). The occurrence of knee overuse complaints was directly associated to previous severe traumatic knee injuries and athletes' total training hours. Conclusion In top female elite alpine skiers, knee, back and hip overuse injuries are relatively frequent. Moreover, discipline preferences, previous traumatic injuries and the overall training load may play an important role for their manifestation.
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- Stefan Fröhlich
- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,University Centre for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Jordan MJ, Morris N, Lane M, Barnert J, MacGregor K, Heard M, Robinson S, Herzog W. Monitoring the Return to Sport Transition After ACL Injury: An Alpine Ski Racing Case Study. Front Sports Act Living 2020; 2:12. [PMID: 33345007 PMCID: PMC7739580 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2020.00012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Alpine ski racing is an extreme sport and ski racers are at high risk for ACL injury. ACL injury impairs neuromuscular function and psychological readiness putting alpine skiers with ACL injury at high risk for ACL reinjury. Consequently, return to sport training and testing protocols are recommended to safeguard ACL injured athletes against reinjury. The aim of this paper was to present a real-world example of a return to sport training plan for a female elite alpine ski racer who sustained an ACL injury that was supported by an interdisciplinary performance team (IPT) alongside neuromuscular testing and athlete monitoring. A multi-faceted return to sport training plan was developed by the IPT shortly after the injury event that accounted for the logistics, healing, psychological readiness, functional milestones, work capacity and progression to support the return to sport/return to performance transition. Neuromuscular testing was conducted at several timepoints post-injury. Importantly, numerous pre-injury tests provided a baseline for comparison throughout the recovery process. Movement competencies and neuromuscular function were assessed, including an evaluation of muscle properties (e.g., the force-velocity and force-length relationships) to assist the IPT in pinpointing trainable deficits and managing the complexities of the return to sport transition. While the athlete returned to snow 7 months post-injury, presenting with interlimb asymmetries below 10%, functional and strength deficits persisted up to 18 months post-injury. More research is required to establish a valid return to sport protocol for alpine ski racers with ACL injury to safeguard against the high risk for ACL reinjury.
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- Matthew J Jordan
- Canadian Sport Institute Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Faculty of Kinesiology, The University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Canadian Sport Institute Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Faculty of Kinesiology, The University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Canadian Sport Institute Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Banff Sports Medicine Centre, Banff, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, The University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Shi H, Jiang Y, Ren S, Hu X, Huang H, Ao Y. Sex differences in the knee orthopaedic injury patterns among recreational alpine skiers. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2020; 12:74. [PMID: 33292435 PMCID: PMC7718676 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-020-00224-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Although studies have reported the sex differences in injury patterns among recreational skiers, the findings are still conflicting. This study aims to analyse the sex differences of orthopaedic knee injuries that occurred during alpine skiing. Methods A total of 306 recreational alpine skiers (125 females and 181 males) who sustained knee surgeries between June 2016 and December 2018 participated in this study. Age, height, weight, and physical activity level of the patients were recorded. The orthopaedic knee injury patterns were analysed based on the diagnosis given by the physicians. Results Male skiers (17.13%) had a higher proportion of multiple knee ligament injuries than females (6.40%). The combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament injury were the most common injury types in both females and males, with ACL injury being more prevalent for females (79.20%) than that in males (56.35%). The proportion of female skiers (17.6%) with vigorous-intensity activity level was significantly lower than that of males (30.9%). Female skiers had lower body height, body weight, and body mass index than male skiers (P < 0.001). Conclusions ACL injury is the most common orthopaedic injury among both female and male knee-injured recreational skiers. The proportion of females with an ACL injury is higher than that of males, but the proportion of multiple knee ligament injuries is lower than that of males. More male recreational skiers have vigorous-intensity activity level habits in daily life than females.
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- Huijuan Shi
- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, 100191, China.,School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, 100191, China.
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Csapo R, Juras V, Heinzle B, Trattnig S, Fink C. Compositional MRI of the anterior cruciate ligament of professional alpine ski racers: preliminary report on seasonal changes and load sensitivity. Eur Radiol Exp 2020; 4:64. [PMID: 33230703 PMCID: PMC7683641 DOI: 10.1186/s41747-020-00191-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate potential changes in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) structure of alpine ski racers over the course of an entire season using quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (T2* mapping). The dominant legs of three alpine ski racers were examined on a 3-T MR scanner four times at 3-month intervals. Multi-echo sequences for T2* maps, which were coregistered with high-resolution morphological sequences for reproducible definition of ACL regions of interest, were acquired. Means and standard deviations of T2* values from the central and femoral portion of the ACL were extracted and presented in a descriptive manner. T2* values were subject to seasonal changes, which were most pronounced in the ligament central region. Substantial increases (+ 41%) occurred between the measurements taken in January and April. A partial recovery of T2* (-19%) was observed in the July follow-up. The increased T2* times may reflect decreased stress tolerance and increased susceptibility for fatigue tears at the end of the competitive season. Further research in larger samples is required. The likeliness of ACL tears may depend on the precedent history of mechanical loading and vary in professional athletes over the course of the competitive season.
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- Robert Csapo
- Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, ISAG, University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Hall, A-6060, Austria
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- Highfield MR Center, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Lazarettgasse 14, A-1090, Vienna, Austria.
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- Highfield MR Center, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Lazarettgasse 14, A-1090, Vienna, Austria.,CD Laboratory for Molecular Clinical MR Imaging, Vienna, Austria
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- Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, ISAG, University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Hall, A-6060, Austria.,Gelenkpunkt Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, A-6020, Austria
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Barth M, Platzer HP, Giger A, Nachbauer W, Schröcksnadel P. Acute on-snow severe injury events in elite alpine ski racing from 1997 to 2019: the Injury Surveillance System of the Austrian Ski Federation. Br J Sports Med 2020; 55:bjsports-2020-102752. [PMID: 33023882 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The study aimed to (1) determine the incidence and gender-specific risk ratio of acute on-snow severe injury events (SIE) in elite alpine ski racing, (2) examine the development of SIE over 22 seasons, and (3) analyse SIE with respect to the severely injured body parts and structures. METHODS Data recorded in the Austrian Ski Federation's Injury Surveillance System over 22 seasons were analysed. The Austrian Ski Team consists of four groups: Team National (n=477), Team A (n=444), Team B (n=696) and Team C (n=608). Team National and Team A comprised World Cup, Team B European Cup and Team C junior alpine ski racers. Simple and multiple Poisson regressions were calculated. RESULTS The SIE incidence was 15.7 (95% CI 14.2 to 17.5) per 100 skier seasons. ACL injury events accounted for 70.8% of severe knee injury events and 48.6% of SIE. The incidence of severe ACL injury events was 7.6 (95% CI 6.6 to 8.9). Female World Cup alpine ski racers had a 1.65 times (95% CI 1.02 to 2.69) higher risk of severe ACL injury events than their male counterparts. CONCLUSION The incidence of acute on-snow SIE in World Cup alpine ski racing was higher than previously reported. Despite various prevention efforts, the average seasonal incidence of SIE in World and European Cup alpine ski racers has grown from approximately 11 in 1997 to 23 in 2019; thus with roughly one more injured athlete every second season.
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- Michael Barth
- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
- Department of Business & Society, University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol-FH Kufstein, Kufstein, Tyrol, Austria
- Department of Sports Science, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
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- Austrian Ski Federation, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
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Allahabadi S, Rubenstein WJ, Lansdown DA, Feeley BT, Pandya NK. Incidence of anterior cruciate ligament graft tears in high-risk populations: An analysis of professional athlete and pediatric populations. Knee 2020; 27:1378-1384. [PMID: 33010751 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2020.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Professional athletes are at increased risk of injury with high activity levels and additional pressure to return to sports quickly after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The purpose of this study was to determine ACL graft re-tear rates in National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), and National Hockey League (NHL) athletes using publicly available databases and to compare these to general populations, National Football League (NFL) athletes, and the pediatric population to establish a baseline for those partaking in high-risk sporting activity. METHODS A comprehensive online search was performed to identify athletes in the NBA, MLB, and NHL who had a reported ACL tear between 2007 and 2017. For each tear, the type of tear (initial or re-tear) and return to play data were documented. Comparisons of re-tear rates from these leagues to prior registry, meta-analyses, and epidemiologic studies were performed using Fisher's exact or Chi-squared tests. RESULTS The aggregate re-tear rate was 11.9%. ACL re-tear rates by league did not statistically differ. Return to play rate after index surgery was 95.8%, whereas after a revision procedure was 92.3%. There was a statistically significant difference between the studied ACL re-tear rates (NBA, MLB, NHL) and those of national registries (P < 0.01), and no difference when compared with the pediatric population or with the NFL. CONCLUSIONS Exposure to higher-risk sporting activity, common to pediatric patients and professional athletes, is a likely major influential factor in ACL re-tear.
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- UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Zhou P, Liu JC, Deng XT, Li Z. Hamstring autograft versus patellar tendon autograft for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, which graft has a higher contralateral anterior cruciate ligament injury rate?: A meta-analysis of 5561 patients following the PRISMA guidelines. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e21540. [PMID: 32756207 PMCID: PMC7402893 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000021540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Contralateral anterior cruciate ligament (CACL) injury is one of the devastating complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Whether the risk of CACL tear is related to graft selection remains controversial due to contradictory results in studies. There are no meta-analyses to compare which graft has a higher CACL injury rate. Hence, this meta-analysis was conducted to compare the incidence of the CACL injury after ACL reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) autografts compared with hamstring (HT) autografts. METHODS A comprehensive search of literature published between 1980 and January 2020 was performed using MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library databases. RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis. The overall risk ratio (RR) was calculated using a fixed- or random-effects. The heterogeneity among the included results was analyzed by chi-square test with significance set at P < .10, and the heterogeneity was quantitatively detected by I-square tests. RESULTS Fifteen prospective comparative studies met inclusion criteria. In the BPTB group, the CACL rupture rate ranged from 1.8% to 30%, with a pooled percentage of 8.5%. In the HT group, the CACL rupture rate ranged from 0% to 14.4%, with a pooled percentage of 3.3%. The overall CACL rupture rate was 3.1% and ranged from 1.1% to 27.1%, with a pooled percentage of 4.9%. The pooled results indicate that there was a statistical significant difference in CACL rupture risk rate between BPTB and HT autograft. (RR, 1.53; 95% CL, 1.21-1.91; P = .0004). CONCLUSION This review showed that patients undergoing primary ACL reconstruction with BPTB autograft were more likely to have CACL rupture than patients treated with HT autograft.
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- Peng Zhou
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Lu Zhou, Si Chuan Province
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Lu Zhou, Si Chuan Province
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Lu Zhou, Si Chuan Province
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Lu Zhou, Si Chuan Province
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Schumacher AN, Houck DA, Vidal AF, Wolcott ML, McCarty EC, Bravman JT, Frank RM. Do Older Skiers Have Worse Outcomes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Compared With Non-Skiers or Younger Skiers? Orthop J Sports Med 2020; 8:2325967120923868. [PMID: 32596405 PMCID: PMC7298430 DOI: 10.1177/2325967120923868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background: There remains a paucity of literature comparing clinical outcomes after
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) between skiers and
non-skiers, particularly in older patient populations. Purpose: To compare clinical outcomes after ACLR between skiers and non-skiers, with a
subanalysis based on age. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A nested cohort of 128 patients from the Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes
Network cohort who underwent primary ACLR completed a series of
patient-reported outcomes pre- and postoperatively at 2 and 6 years
including the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), Marx
Activity Rating Scale, and subjective International Knee Documentation
Committee (IKDC) score. Data including patient sex, age at surgery, graft
type, and sport participation were analyzed. Patients were stratified by
participation in skiing (skiers vs non-skiers) and by age subgroup (≤29,
30-39, and ≥40 years). Student t tests and analysis of
variance were used to compare mean improvement between pre- and
postoperative outcomes. Results: A total of 44 skiers (female, 59.1%; age, 35.3 ± 11.6 years) and 84
non-skiers (female, 34.5%; age, 27.7 ± 11.3 years) were included. ACLR was
performed using allograft in 36.7% (22 skiers, 25 non-skiers), autograft in
58.6% (19 skiers, 56 non-skiers), or hybrid autograft-allograft in 4.7% (3
skiers, 3 non-skiers). Although both non-skiers and skiers demonstrated
improvements in outcomes from baseline to 2 and 6 years, non-skiers
demonstrated significantly less overall improvement from 2 to 6 years
postoperatively in KOOS Symptoms (P = .01), KOOS Pain
(P = .002), and KOOS Activities of Daily Living
(P = .03) subscales compared with skiers. There were 15
skiers who were 29 years or younger (34.1%), 14 skiers between 30 and 39
years (31.8%), and 15 skiers 40 years or older (34.1%). Skiers 40 years and
older demonstrated significantly greater mean improvement in KOOS Symptoms
(P = .02) and KOOS Quality of Life (QoL)
(P = .01) subscales at 2 years and KOOS QoL
(P = .01) at 6 years postoperatively compared with
skiers 29 years or younger. Conclusion: Compared with non-skiers, skiers demonstrated significantly greater mean
improvements in KOOS scores between 2 and 6 years after ACLR. In addition,
skiers 40 years or older showed greater improvement in KOOS QoL compared
with younger skiers. This information can be used to counsel skiers,
especially those older than 40 years, as to their expected outcomes after
ACLR.
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- Alexandra N Schumacher
- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Schoeb T, Peterhans L, Fröhlich S, Frey WO, Gerber C, Spörri J. Health problems in youth competitive alpine skiing: A 12‐month observation of 155 athletes around the growth spurt. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2020; 30:1758-1768. [DOI: 10.1111/sms.13740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Thierry Schoeb
- Sports Medical Research GroupDepartment of OrthopaedicsBalgrist University HospitalUniversity of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- Sports Medical Research GroupDepartment of OrthopaedicsBalgrist University HospitalUniversity of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- Sports Medical Research GroupDepartment of OrthopaedicsBalgrist University HospitalUniversity of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
- University Centre for Prevention and Sports MedicineDepartment of OrthopaedicsBalgrist University HospitalUniversity of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- University Centre for Prevention and Sports MedicineDepartment of OrthopaedicsBalgrist University HospitalUniversity of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- Team Shoulder & ElbowDepartment of OrthopaedicsBalgrist University HospitalUniversity of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- Sports Medical Research GroupDepartment of OrthopaedicsBalgrist University HospitalUniversity of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
- University Centre for Prevention and Sports MedicineDepartment of OrthopaedicsBalgrist University HospitalUniversity of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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Alhammoud M, Racinais S, Rousseaux‐Blanchi M, Bouscaren N. Recording injuries only during winter competitive season underestimates injury incidence in elite alpine skiers. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2020; 30:1177-1187. [PMID: 32141109 DOI: 10.1111/sms.13648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Marine Alhammoud
- High‐Level Sport Medicine Centre Hospital of Albertville‐Moûtiers Albertville France
- French Ski Federation Annecy France
- Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital Doha Qatar
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- Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital Doha Qatar
- Laboratory Sport, Expertise and Performance French Institute of Sport (INSEP) Paris France
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- High‐Level Sport Medicine Centre Hospital of Albertville‐Moûtiers Albertville France
- French Ski Federation Annecy France
- International Ski Federation Oberhofen am Thunersee Switzerland
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- French Ski Federation Annecy France
- Inserm CIC1410 CHU Réunion Saint Pierre France
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Westin M, Harringe ML, Engström B, Alricsson M, Werner S. Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Competitive Adolescent Alpine Skiers. Front Sports Act Living 2020; 2:11. [PMID: 33345006 PMCID: PMC7739649 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2020.00011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most serious injuries among Swedish alpine ski high school students. An ACL injury forces the skier to stop skiing for several months, and some skiers even have to give up their skiing career. Therefore, an ACL injury prevention program might play an important role for alpine skiers. In the present study ski high school students have been followed in terms of ACL injuries during 1-2 ski seasons between 2006/2007 and 2012/2013. Alpine skiers studying at the Swedish ski high schools during the ski seasons 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 received a specific ACL injury prevention program (n = 305), while alpine skiers who attended a Swedish ski high school between the ski seasons 2006/2007 and 2010/2011 served as controls (n = 431). The prevention program was based on earlier studies and included indoor and outdoor exercises on snow focusing on core stability and neuromuscular control. Alpine skiing is an equilateral sport. Therefore, the goal of the prevention was to encourage the skiers to practice these exercises in order to perform equally good on both legs. The outcome measure consisted of the number and incidence of ACL injuries. The 2 years of prevention resulted in 12 ACL injuries (3.9%) compared with 35 ACL injuries during the control period (8.1%). The absolute risk rate showed a decreased incidence rate of -0.216 [CI -0.001-(-0.432)]/100 months attending a ski high school in favor of the intervention group. A prevention program focusing on the skier's ability to perform neuromuscular exercises equally good on both legs led to a reduction of ACL injuries.
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- Maria Westin
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Sports Science, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Stockholm, Sweden
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Montalvo AM, Schneider DK, Yut L, Webster KE, Beynnon B, Kocher MS, Myer GD. "What's my risk of sustaining an ACL injury while playing sports?" A systematic review with meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2019; 53:1003-1012. [PMID: 29514822 PMCID: PMC6561829 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2016] [Revised: 02/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To estimate the incidence proportion (IP) and incidence rate (IR) for ACL injury in athletes. DESIGN Systematic review with meta-analysis DATA SOURCES: The PubMed, CINAHL and SPORTDiscus electronic databases were searched from inception to 20 January 2017. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING STUDIES Studies were included if they reported total number of participants/population by sex, total number of ACL injuries by sex and total person-time by sex. RESULTS Fifty-eight studies were included. The IP and IR of ACL injury in female athletes were 3.5% (1 out of every 29 athletes) and 1.5/10 000 athlete-exposures over a period of 1 season-25 years. The IP and IR of ACL injury in male athletes were 2.0% (1 out of every 50 athletes) and 0.9/10 000 athlete-exposures over a period of 1-25 years. Female athletes had a higher relative risk (RR) for ACL injury compared with males (RR=1.5; 95% CI 1.2 to 1.9; P<0.01) and a higher incidence rate ratio (IRR) of ACL injury compared with males over 1 season-25 years (IRR=1.7; 95% CI 1.4 to 2.2; P<0.010). When accounting for participation level, the disparity in the IR between female and male athletes was highest for amateur athletes compared with intermediate and elite athletes (IRR=2.1; 95% CI 1.3 to 3.4; P<0.01; I²=82%). Amateur female athletes remained at higher risk of ACL injury than did with amateur male athletes. In studies where follow-up length was <1 year, female athletes had a higher IR of ACL injury than did to males (IRR=1.7; 95% CI 1.3 to 2.2; P<0.01). Where follow-up was 1 year and beyond, there was no sex difference in the IR of ACL injury (IRR=2.1; 95% CI 0.9 to 4.8; P=0.06; I²=65%). SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS One in 29 female athletes and 1 in 50 male athletes ruptured their ACL in a window that spanned from 1season to 25 years. The IR of ACL injury among female athletes in a season was 1.7 times higher than the IR of ACL injury among male athletes and the IP of ACL injury among female athletes was 1.5 times higher than the IP of ACL injury among male athletes. The reported sex disparity in ACL injury rates is independent of participation level and length of follow-up.
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- Alicia M Montalvo
- Department of Athletic Training, Florida International University, Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Miami, Florida, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Robert Stempel School of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Athletic Training Division, School of Allied Medical Professions, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
- The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
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Csapo R, Hoser C, Gföller P, Raschner C, Fink C. Fitness, knee function and competition performance in professional alpine skiers after ACL injury. J Sci Med Sport 2019; 22 Suppl 1:S39-S43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 06/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Nardello F, Ferrari C, Spinelli L, Zamparo P. A kinematic analysis of water ski jumping in male and female elite athletes. Sports Biomech 2019; 20:985-1000. [PMID: 31223061 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2019.1624813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The aim of this study was to perform a kinematic analysis of the in-run, take-off and early flight phases in water ski jumping and to analyse the differences in linear/angular parameters between males and females. Forty-two elite skiers participated in this study (27 males; 15 females); their jumps were video recorded during competitions: the time course of absolute (trunk, thigh, ski) and relative (hip, knee, ankle) angles was calculated, as well as the (trochanter) resultant speed. Males were able to reach faster in-run speeds than females (25.4 ± 1.9 and 21.8 ± 1.2 m/s, respectively) and jumped further (56.2 ± 8.6 and 40.4 ± 6.3 m). Longer jumps were correlated with faster speeds in all phases (r range: 0.87-0.91, p < 0.001, n = 42). From take-off to early flight skiers extend their hip (86-109°) and knee (136-171°) angles, lean their trunk forward (49-41°) and raise their skis (20-51°); no major sex differences were observed in the body position (or ski incline) in these phases and none of the angular parameters was correlated with jump distance. Our results suggest that skiers should focus on achieving a larger in-run speed to maximise performance in this discipline.
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- Francesca Nardello
- Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Harkensee C, Hillebrandt D. An Occupational Health Survey of British Mountain Guides Operating Internationally. Wilderness Environ Med 2019; 30:236-243. [PMID: 31204141 DOI: 10.1016/j.wem.2019.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2018] [Revised: 03/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Professional mountain guides face significant occupational health risks, including injuries, accidents, environmental exposures, chronic musculoskeletal strain, and psychological stressors. This study aims to investigate these risks and their impact on the quality of life of a group of international British mountain guides. METHODS This self-reported online survey included demographics; acute and chronic occupational conditions; and questions on general health, lifestyle, symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and quality of life based on the World Health Organization quality of life [WHOQOL-BREF] questionnaire. RESULTS Responses were received from 67 (32%) of the approached guides. Knee pain (75%), back and neck pain (62%), hand/upper extremity problems (51%), and lower limb injuries (49%) were the most commonly reported individual occupational health problems. Chronic eye problems were reported by 8%, and 5% reported skin cancer. Twenty-nine percent were on regular medications, which were mainly analgesics for chronic musculoskeletal complaints. Mountain guides have a healthy lifestyle, with lower rates of being overweight/obese, alcohol consumption, and smoking than the average UK population. Fourteen (61%) of the 23 guides responding to the PTSD questions reported experiencing life-threatening traumatic incidents, and 4 (25%) of this subgroup appear to have had some symptoms of PTSD. The quality of life assessment showed that the studied mountain guides have a high quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Musculoskeletal problems are the main occupational health problems experienced by the study group. New findings include a low but important prevalence of ultraviolet radiation-associated conditions. One in 3 guides have experienced significant psychological trauma, and one quarter of these had symptoms of PTSD.
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- Christian Harkensee
- Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, UK
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Praz C, Kandhari VK, Saithna A, Sonnery-Cottet B. ACL rupture in the immediate build-up to the Olympic Games: return to elite alpine ski competition 5 months after injury and ACL repair. BMJ Case Rep 2019; 12:12/3/e227735. [PMID: 30878956 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-227735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in the immediate build-up to a major international competition can preclude an athletes' participation due to the prolonged period of rehabilitation that is typically required after ACL reconstruction. ACL repair is an alternative strategy that has been postulated to confer the advantage of rapid rehabilitation and earlier return to sport. A 33-year-old professional alpine skier sustained a right knee ACL rupture in September 2017. The athlete indicated that she wanted to participate in the 2018 Olympics. Arthroscopic ACL repair and reconstruction of the anterolateral ligament was undertaken. At 3 months, Lachman's test revealed a hard end point, a negative pivot shift and no side-to-side laxity difference. MRI at 6 and 12 weeks demonstrated a continuous ACL with no intraligament signal change. At 20 weeks postoperatively, she successfully participated in the slalom at the 2018 Olympic Games.
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- Cesar Praz
- Chirurgie Orthopédique, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Hôpital privé Jean Mermoz, Lyon, France
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- Chirurgie Orthopédique, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Hôpital privé Jean Mermoz, Lyon, France
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- Medical Technologies and Advanced Materials, Nottingham Trent University - Clifton Campus, Nottingham, UK.,Renacres Hospital, Ormskirk, UK
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Rosenstiel N, Praz C, Ouanezar H, Saithna A, Fournier Y, Hager JP, Thaunat M, Sonnery-Cottet B. Combined Anterior Cruciate and Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction in the Professional Athlete: Clinical Outcomes From the Scientific Anterior Cruciate Ligament Network International Study Group in a Series of 70 Patients With a Minimum Follow-Up of 2 Years. Arthroscopy 2019; 35:885-892. [PMID: 30704884 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/14/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate clinical outcomes in professional athletes after combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction at a minimum follow-up of 2 years. METHODS A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from the Scientific Anterior Cruciate Ligament Network International (SANTI) Study Group database was performed. All professional athletes who underwent primary combined ACL and ALL reconstruction between January 2011 and March 2016 were included. Patient assessment included physical examination, pre- and postoperative subjective and objective International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), Tegner activity scale, and Lysholm scores. RESULTS Seventy-two professional athletes underwent primary ACL and ALL reconstruction; 70 (97%) were available, with a mean follow-up of 3.9 years (range, 2-7). The preoperative side-to-side anteroposterior laxity difference was 7.1 ± 1.4 mm, and this decreased significantly after surgery to 0.4 ± 0.9 mm (P < .0001). Pivot-shift grade evolved from 16 grade I (22.8%) and 54 grade II or III (77.2%) preoperatively, to 66 absent pivot shift (94.3%) and 4 grade I (5.7; P < .001). By 1-year postoperatively, 60 athletes (85.7%) returned to professional sport, with a mean time interval of 7.9 months (range, 5-12). Preoperatively, the mean subjective IKDC was 56.1 ± 12.3, the Lysholm score was 48.4 ± 12.5, and the Tegner score was 9.3 ± 1. At final follow-up, the mean subjective IKDC was 90.5 ± 7.6 (P < .0001), the Lysholm score was 94.4 ± 7.5 (P < .0001), and the Tegner score was 8.8 ± 1.5 (P < .004). The objective IKDC evolved from 39 grade C (55.7%) and 31 grade D (44.3%) preoperatively to 65 grade A (92.9%) and 5 grade B (7.1%) (P < .0001). Eleven Patients (15,7%) underwent a subsequent ipsilateral reoperation including 4 (5.7%) revision ACL reconstructions. The risk of graft rupture was significantly higher in female patients (13.6% vs 2.1% in male patients; P = .048). CONCLUSIONS Combined ACL and ALL reconstruction is associated with excellent outcomes in professional athletes with respect to graft rupture rates, return to sport, knee stability, and reoperation rates after injury. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, case series.
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- Nikolaus Rosenstiel
- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Groupe Ramsay-Generale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Groupe Ramsay-Generale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Groupe Ramsay-Generale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Groupe Ramsay-Generale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Groupe Ramsay-Generale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Groupe Ramsay-Generale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Groupe Ramsay-Generale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Groupe Ramsay-Generale de Santé, Lyon, France.
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Franchi MV, Ellenberger L, Javet M, Bruhin B, Romann M, Frey WO, Spörri J. Maximal Eccentric Hamstrings Strength in Competitive Alpine Skiers: Cross-Sectional Observations From Youth to Elite Level. Front Physiol 2019; 10:88. [PMID: 30833902 PMCID: PMC6388545 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Competitive alpine skiers are subject to substantial risks of injury, especially concerning the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). During “landing back weighted” episodes, hamstrings may partially counteract the anterior shear force acting on the tibia by eccentrically resisting the boot-induced drawer of the tibia relative to the femur. The aim of the present study was to provide novel descriptive data and sport-specific reference values on maximal eccentric hamstrings strength (MEHS) in competitive alpine skiers from youth to elite level, and to explore potential relationships with sex, age and biological maturation. 170 competitive alpine skiers were investigated: 139 youth athletes (51 females, 88 males; age: 13.8 ± 0.59 years) and 31 elite athletes (19 females, 12 males; age: 21.7 ± 2.8 years). MEHS was assessed by the (Vald Performance, Newstead, Australia). U15 female skiers presented lower MEHS compared to female elite skiers for both limbs (R = 210 ± 44 N vs. 340 ± 48 N, respectively, p < 0.001, and L = 207 ± 46 N vs. 303 ± 35 N, respectively, p < 0.001). Similarly, lower MEHS was observed in U15 male skiers compared to male elite skiers for both limbs (R = 259 ± 51 N vs. 486 ± 62 N, respectively, p < 0.001, and L = 258 ± 57 N vs. 427 ± 54 N, respectively, p < 0.001). Correlations between MEHS and chronological age were modestly significant only for the U15 group (r = 0.37 and p < 0.001). When the correlations for the U15 group were performed between MHES and maturity offset (obtained from the calculation of biological age, i.e., age at peak height velocity), statistical significance was reached by all the correlations run for 3 variables (Males < 0: r = 0.59, p < 0.0001; Males > 0: r = 0.70, p < 0.0001; and Females > 0: r = 0.46, p < 0.0001, start of maturity offset = 0). This cross-sectional description of MEHS in alpine skiers from youth to elite level highlights the importance of biological maturation for MEHS values in youth athletes and presents novel data that may offer insights into new approaches for injury prevention.
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- Martino V Franchi
- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Laboratory for Muscle Plasticity, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Section for Elite Sport, Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen, Magglingen, Switzerland.,Swiss-Ski, Muri bei Bern, Switzerland
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- Section for Elite Sport, Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen, Magglingen, Switzerland.,Swiss-Ski, Muri bei Bern, Switzerland
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- Section for Elite Sport, Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen, Magglingen, Switzerland
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- Balgrist Move>Med, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Sports Medical Research Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Tarka MC, Davey A, Lonza GC, O'Brien CM, Delaney JP, Endres NK. Alpine Ski Racing Injuries. Sports Health 2019; 11:265-271. [PMID: 30689522 DOI: 10.1177/1941738119825842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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CONTEXT This article reviews the epidemiology of alpine ski racing-related injuries, risk factors, mechanisms of injury, and injury prevention strategies. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Pertinent literature from peer-reviewed publications from 1976 through 2018. STUDY DESIGN Clinical review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 5. RESULTS The rate of injury in alpine ski racing is high. In general, knee injuries are the most common, with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) disruptions being the most significant in terms of time loss from sport. Three specific mechanisms of ACL injury in alpine ski racers have recently been described (slip-catch, dynamic snowplow, and landing back-weighted). In contrast to other sports, female ski racers are not clearly at greater risk for ACL injury, especially at the highest level of competition. A high percentage of ski racers are able to return to their previous level of competition after ACL injury. Risk factors for injury and methods of injury prevention have been proposed; however, the rate of injury, particularly ACL injuries, has not decreased significantly. CONCLUSION Alpine ski racing has a high injury rate. ACL injuries in particular remain problematic. Further study is needed to identify modifiable risk factors and implementation of injury prevention strategies.
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- Mitchell C Tarka
- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
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- Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
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- Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
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- Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
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Mohtadi NG, Chan DS. Return to Sport-Specific Performance After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med 2018; 46:3307-3316. [PMID: 29028445 DOI: 10.1177/0363546517732541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physicians counseling athletes on the prognosis of sport-specific performance outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) depend on the published literature. However, critical appraisal of the validity and biases in these studies is required to understand how ACLR affects an athlete's ability to return to sport, the athlete's sport-specific performance, and his or her ability to achieve preinjury levels of performance. PURPOSE This review identifies the published prognostic studies evaluating sport-specific performance outcomes after ACLR. A risk of bias assessment and summaries of return to sport and career longevity results are provided for each included study. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. METHODS Electronic databases (Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and PUBMED) were searched via a defined search strategy with no limits, to identify relevant studies for inclusion in the review. A priori defined eligibility criteria included studies measuring sport-specific performance within an athlete's sport, before and after primary ACLR. Reference lists of eligible studies were hand-searched for additional relevant studies. Data extraction was performed by use of a standardized spreadsheet. Each included study was assessed by use of 6 bias domains of the Quality in Prognosis Studies tool to critically appraise study participation, study attrition, prognostic factors, outcome measurement, confounders, and statistical analysis and reporting. Two authors independently performed each stage of the review and reached consensus through discussion. RESULTS Fifteen pertinent prognostic studies evaluated sport-specific performance outcomes and/or return to play after ACLR for athletes participating in competitive soccer, football, ice hockey, basketball, Alpine ski, X-Games ski and snowboarding, and baseball. Twelve of these studies were considered to have a high level of bias. CONCLUSION This review demonstrated that most high-performance or professional athletes returned to their preinjury level of sport after ACLR. The bulk of evidence suggests there was a measurable decrease in performance statistics, although this is highly sport-specific. A paucity of literature is available that addresses sport-specific performance in athletes after ACLR. This review has determined that the available literature is highly biased and must be read with caution. CLINICAL RELEVANCE By better understanding the validity and biases in the published literature, physicians can provide more informed prognoses about return to sport-specific performance after ACLR while considering risk factors relevant to their patients. REGISTRATION CRD42016046709 (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/ ).
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- University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Jordan MJ, Aagaard P, Herzog W. A comparison of lower limb stiffness and mechanical muscle function in ACL-reconstructed, elite, and adolescent alpine ski racers/ski cross athletes. JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE 2018; 7:416-424. [PMID: 30450249 PMCID: PMC6226549 DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2018.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare mechanical muscle function in the eccentric/concentric phases of vertical bilateral jumping in anterior cruciate ligament-reconstructed (ACLR), elite (ELITE), and adolescent (ADOL) alpine ski racers and ski cross athletes. METHODS Alpine ski racers/ski crossers (ACLR: n = 12, age = 26.7 ± 3.8 years; ELITE: n = 12, age = 23.9 ± 3.0 years; ADOL: n = 12, age = 17.8 ± 0.7 years; females: n = 6 per group, males: n = 6 per group) performed 5 maximal countermovement jumps (CMJs) and 5 squat jumps. The ground reaction forces for each limb were analyzed using dual force plate recording to obtain body center of mass (BCM) velocity, displacement, and power. The eccentric deceleration (ECC) and concentric phases were determined from BCM velocity. CMJ net concentric and ECC impulses were calculated (body mass normalized) along with the peak and mean BCM power and maximal vertical jump height. CMJ lower limb stiffness (LLS) was determined by the slope of the ground reaction forces vs. the BCM displacement curve over the ECC phase. Concentric and ECC asymmetry indices were calculated for each leg, and the left vs. right LLS was compared. Outcome measures (reported as mean ± SD) calculated as a 5-jump mean were normalized to body mass and compared using an analysis of variance. RESULTS No between-group differences were found for peak and mean power or jump heights. There were no group differences for LLS or net concentric phase impulse, but the net ECC impulse was lower in the ADOL group compared with ELITE skiers (ADOL: 1.33 ± 0.32 Ns/kg; ELITE: 1.59 ± 0.16 Ns/kg; p < 0.05). Although no group differences were found for ECC asymmetry indices, a group × limb interaction was found for LLS (p < 0.01), which was systematically higher in the right vs. the left limb of ADOL skiers (right: 54.1 ± 17.9 N/m/kg; left: 48.7 ± 15.7 N/m/kg; p < 0.01). CONCLUSION ADOL skiers demonstrated decreased ECC impulse and systematic right limb dominance in LLS compared with ACLR and ELITE skiers. The implication of these findings for injury and performance are unknown, but further investigation into these potential relationships is warranted.
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, SDU Muscle Research Cluster, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M5230, Denmark
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- Human Performance Laboratory, University of Calgary, Calgary AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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Alhammoud M, Morel B, Girard O, Racinais S, Sevrez V, Germain A, Chamu T, Hautier C. Hypoxia and Fatigue Impair Rapid Torque Development of Knee Extensors in Elite Alpine Skiers. Front Physiol 2018; 9:962. [PMID: 30140231 PMCID: PMC6094991 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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This study examined the effects of acute hypoxia on maximal and explosive torque and fatigability in knee extensors of skiers. Twenty-two elite male alpine skiers performed 35 maximal, repeated isokinetic knee extensions at 180°s-1 (total exercise duration 61.25 s) in normoxia (NOR, FiO2 0.21) and normobaric hypoxia (HYP, FiO2 0.13) in a randomized, single-blind design. Peak torque and rate of torque development (RTD) from 0 to 100 ms and associated Vastus Lateralis peak EMG activity and rate of EMG rise (RER) were determined for each contraction. Relative changes in deoxyhemoglobin concentration of the VL muscle were monitored by near-infrared spectroscopy. Peak torque and peak EMG activity did not differ between conditions and decreased similarly with fatigue (p < 0.001), with peak torque decreasing continuously but EMG activity decreasing significantly after 30 contractions only. Compared to NOR, RTD, and RER values were lower in HYP during the first 12 and 9 contractions, respectively (both p < 0.05). Deoxyhemoglobin concentration during the last five contractions was higher in HYP than NOR (p = 0.050) but the delta between maximal and minimal deoxyhemoglobin for each contraction was similar in HYP and NOR suggesting a similar muscle O2 utilization. Post-exercise heart rate (138 ± 24 bpm) and blood lactate concentration (5.8 ± 3.1 mmol.l-1) did not differ between conditions. Arterial oxygen saturation was significantly lower (84 ± 4 vs. 98 ± 1%, p < 0.001) and ratings of perceived exertion higher (6 ± 1 vs. 5 ± 1, p < 0.001) in HYP than NOR. In summary, hypoxia limits RTD via a decrease in neural drive in elite alpine skiers undertaking maximal repeated isokinetic knee extensions, but the effect of hypoxic exposure is negated as fatigue develops. Isokinetic testing protocols for elite alpine skiers should incorporate RTD and RER measurements as they display a higher sensitivity than peak torque and EMG activity.
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- Marine Alhammoud
- Inter-university Laboratory of Human Movement Biology (EA 7424), Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lyon, France.,French Ski Federation, Annecy, France
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- Laboratory "Movement, Interactions, Performance" (EA 4334), Le Mans University, Le Mans, France
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- School of Psychology and Exercise Science, Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia.,Athlete Health and Performance Research Centre, Aspetar Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Athlete Health and Performance Research Centre, Aspetar Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar.,Laboratory Sport, Expertise and Performance, French Institute of Sport (INSEP), Paris, France
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- French National Center for Scientific Research, Institute of Movement Sciences, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital La Sauvegarde, Lyon, France
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- Inter-university Laboratory of Human Movement Biology (EA 7424), Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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Anatomical features and significance of the anterolateral ligament of the knee. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2018; 42:2859-2864. [DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-4049-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Alpine ski racing is known to be a sport with a high risk of injury and a high proportion of time-loss injuries. In recent years, substantial research efforts with regard to injury epidemiology, injury etiology, potential prevention measures, and measures’ evaluation have been undertaken. Therefore, the aims of this review of the literature were (i) to provide a comprehensive overview of what is known about the aforementioned four steps of injury prevention research in the context of alpine ski racing; and (ii) to derive potential perspectives for future research. In total, 38 injury risk factors were previously reported in literature; however, a direct relation to injury risk was proven for only five factors: insufficient core strength/core strength imbalance, sex (depending on type of injury), high skill level, unfavorable genetic predisposition, and the combination of highly shaped, short and wide skis. Moreover, only one prevention measure (i.e. the combination of less-shaped and longer skis with reduced profile width) has demonstrated a positive impact on injury risk. Thus, current knowledge deficits are mainly related to verifying the evidence of widely discussed injury risk factors and assessing the effectiveness of reasonable prevention ideas. Nevertheless, the existing knowledge should be proactively communicated and systematically implemented by sport federations and sport practitioners.
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Westin M, Harringe ML, Engström B, Alricsson M, Werner S. Risk Factors for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Competitive Adolescent Alpine Skiers. Orthop J Sports Med 2018; 6:2325967118766830. [PMID: 29780835 PMCID: PMC5954346 DOI: 10.1177/2325967118766830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: There is a high risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in alpine skiers. To reduce or try to prevent these injuries, intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors need to be identified. Purpose: To identify possible intrinsic and extrinsic ACL injury risk factors among competitive adolescent alpine skiers. Study Design: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Between 2006 and 2009, a cohort of 339 alpine ski students (176 male, 163 female) from Swedish ski high schools were prospectively observed in terms of ACL injuries. First-time ACL injuries were recorded. In September, prior to each ski season, the skiers were clinically examined according to a specific knee protocol. Results: Overall, 11 male and 14 female skiers sustained a total of 25 first-episode ACL injuries. The majority of injuries occurred in the left knee (P < .05). Skiers who had participated in alpine skiing for >13 years (hazard ratio, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.68-1.00; P < .05) had a reduced risk of sustaining an ACL injury. Eighteen ACL injuries occurred during training, 12 in the technical discipline of giant slalom, and 8 in slalom. Fourteen skiers reported not to be fatigued at all at the time of injury, and 8 skiers reported that they were somewhat fatigued. Conclusion: ACL injuries occurred more often in the left knee than the right. This should be taken into consideration in the design of ACL injury prevention programs. Those who reported a higher number of active years in alpine skiing showed a reduced risk of sustaining an ACL injury. No other factor among those studied could be identified as an independent risk factor for ACL injury.
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- Maria Westin
- Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Maria Westin, PhD, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Box 5605, SE-114 27 Stockholm, Sweden ()
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- Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Sport Science, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden
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- Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Goncharov EN, Koval OA, Krasnov GO, Mironov AN, Goncharov NG. TOPOGRAPHIC AND ANATOMICAL FEATURES OF ANTEROLATERAL LIGAMENT OF THE KNEE. TRAVMATOLOGIYA I ORTOPEDIYA ROSSII 2018. [DOI: 10.21823/2311-2905-2018-24-1-88-95] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Antosh IJ, Patzkowski JC, Racusin AW, Aden JK, Waterman SM. Return to Military Duty After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Mil Med 2017; 183:e83-e89. [DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usx007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Ivan J Antosh
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, 300 E Hospital Rd, Ft. Gordon, GA 30905
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- Institute of Surgical Research, San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78234
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Spörri J, Kröll J, Fasel B, Aminian K, Müller E. The Use of Body Worn Sensors for Detecting the Vibrations Acting on the Lower Back in Alpine Ski Racing. Front Physiol 2017; 8:522. [PMID: 28775695 PMCID: PMC5517454 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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This study explored the use of body worn sensors to evaluate the vibrations that act on the human body in alpine ski racing from a general and a back overuse injury prevention perspective. In the course of a biomechanical field experiment, six male European Cup-level athletes each performed two runs on a typical giant slalom (GS) and slalom (SL) course, resulting in a total of 192 analyzed turns. Three-dimensional accelerations were measured by six inertial measurement units placed on the right and left shanks, right and left thighs, sacrum, and sternum. Based on these data, power spectral density (PSD; i.e., the signal's power distribution over frequency) was determined for all segments analyzed. Additionally, as a measure expressing the severity of vibration exposure, root-mean-square (RMS) acceleration acting on the lower back was calculated based on the inertial acceleration along the sacrum's longitudinal axis. In both GS and SL skiing, the PSD values of the vibrations acting at the shank were found to be largest for frequencies below 30 Hz. While being transmitted through the body, these vibrations were successively attenuated by the knee and hip joint. At the lower back (i.e., sacrum sensor), PSD values were especially pronounced for frequencies between 4 and 10 Hz, whereas a corresponding comparison between GS and SL revealed higher PSD values and larger RMS values for GS. Because vibrations in this particular range (i.e., 4 to 10 Hz) include the spine's resonant frequency and are known to increase the risk of structural deteriorations/abnormalities of the spine, they may be considered potential components of mechanisms leading to overuse injuries of the back in alpine ski racing. Accordingly, any measure to control and/or reduce such skiing-related vibrations to a minimum should be recognized and applied. In this connection, wearable sensor technologies might help to better monitor and manage the overall back overuse-relevant vibration exposure of athletes in regular training and or competition settings in the near future.
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- Jörg Spörri
- Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology, University of SalzburgHallein-Rif, Austria.,Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, University of ZurichZurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology, University of SalzburgHallein-Rif, Austria
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- Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Measurement, École Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneLausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Measurement, École Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneLausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology, University of SalzburgHallein-Rif, Austria
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Jordan MJ, Doyle-Baker P, Heard M, Aagaard P, Herzog W. A Retrospective Analysis of Concurrent Pathology in ACL-Reconstructed Knees of Elite Alpine Ski Racers. Orthop J Sports Med 2017; 5:2325967117714756. [PMID: 28812037 PMCID: PMC5528939 DOI: 10.1177/2325967117714756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is the most frequent injury in alpine ski racing, and there is a high prevalence of ACL reinjury. Limited data exist on the concurrent pathology with primary ACL tears in elite alpine ski racers and the magnitude of injury progression after primary ACL reconstruction (ACLR). Purpose: To evaluate (1) the involvement of intra-articular and multiligament pathologies at the time of primary ACLR, (2) the subsequent progression in meniscal/chondral injuries, and (3) the occurrence of ACL reinjury in elite alpine ski racers. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Primary ACLR operative reports (n = 28) were obtained for 32 elite alpine ski racers along with the reports of 20 operative procedures that occurred subsequent to primary ACLR. Operative reports were evaluated to identify the presence/location of multiligament injury, meniscal tears, and chondral lesions. Results: At the time of primary ACLR, a majority of knees (82%; 23/28) demonstrated concurrent injury compared with isolated ACL tears; 32% of knees sustained multiligament injuries (9/28), and 8 involved the ipsilateral medial collateral ligament (MCL). Of the ACL-injured knees, 54% had chondral lesions, of which 73% were sustained in the lateral knee compartment, and 82% of meniscal tears (14/17) were complex in nature. Bilateral ACL tears were seen in 22% of the participants, and 28% underwent ACL revision. In the case of ACL revision or future meniscal/chondral surgery, 60% of meniscal tears and 80% of chondral lesions had worsened since the time of primary ACLR. Conclusion: Concurrent injury was common in this group of elite ski racers. Primary ACL tears were typically accompanied by lateral compartment chondral lesions and complex meniscal tears that worsened over time. ACL/MCL tears were the most common multiligament injury pattern.
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- Matthew J Jordan
- Human Performance Laboratory, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Canadian Sport Institute Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Human Performance Laboratory, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Banff Sports Medicine Group, Banff, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, SDU Muscle Research Cluster (SMRC), University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark
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- Human Performance Laboratory, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Sonnery-Cottet B, Daggett M, Fayard JM, Ferretti A, Helito CP, Lind M, Monaco E, de Pádua VBC, Thaunat M, Wilson A, Zaffagnini S, Zijl J, Claes S. Anterolateral Ligament Expert Group consensus paper on the management of internal rotation and instability of the anterior cruciate ligament - deficient knee. J Orthop Traumatol 2017; 18:91-106. [PMID: 28220268 PMCID: PMC5429259 DOI: 10.1007/s10195-017-0449-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the latest research on the anterolateral ligament (ALL) and present the consensus of the ALL Expert Group on the anatomy, radiographic landmarks, biomechanics, clinical and radiographic diagnosis, lesion classification, surgical technique and clinical outcomes. A consensus on controversial subjects surrounding the ALL and anterolateral knee instability has been established based on the opinion of experts, the latest publications on the subject and an exchange of experiences during the ALL Experts Meeting (November 2015, Lyon, France). The ALL is found deep to the iliotibial band. The femoral origin is just posterior and proximal to the lateral epicondyle; the tibial attachment is 21.6 mm posterior to Gerdy's tubercle and 4-10 mm below the tibial joint line. On a lateral radiographic view the femoral origin is located in the postero-inferior quadrant and the tibial attachment is close to the centre of the proximal tibial plateau. Favourable isometry of an ALL reconstruction is seen when the femoral position is proximal and posterior to the lateral epicondyle, with the ALL being tight upon extension and lax upon flexion. The ALL can be visualised on ultrasound, or on T2-weighted coronal MRI scans with proton density fat-suppressed evaluation. The ALL injury is associated with a Segond fracture, and often occurs in conjunction with acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Recognition and repair of the ALL lesions should be considered to improve the control of rotational stability provided by ACL reconstruction. For high-risk patients, a combined ACL and ALL reconstruction improves rotational control and reduces the rate of re-rupture, without increased postoperative complication rates compared to ACL-only reconstruction. In conclusion this paper provides a contemporary consensus on all studied features of the ALL. The findings warrant future research in order to further test these early observations, with the ultimate goal of improving the long-term outcomes of ACL-injured patients. Level of evidence Level V-Expert opinion.
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- Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet
- Centre Orthopédique Paul Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Groupe Ramsay-Generale de Santé, 24 avenue Paul Santy, 69008 Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopédique Paul Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Groupe Ramsay-Generale de Santé, 24 avenue Paul Santy, 69008 Lyon, France
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- Orthopaedic Unit and Kirk Kilgour Sports Injury Center, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Sportstraumatology, Department of Orthopedics, Aarhus University Hospital, Tage Hansens Gade 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Orthopaedic Unit and Kirk Kilgour Sports Injury Center, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Associação Beneficente Hospital Universitário de Marilia-SP Brazil, Cidade Universitária, Rua Dr Prospero Cecilio Coimbra 80, Marilia, SP 17525-160 Brazil
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- Centre Orthopédique Paul Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Groupe Ramsay-Generale de Santé, 24 avenue Paul Santy, 69008 Lyon, France
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- Department of Sport and Exercise, Sport and Exercise Research Centre, University of Winchester, Winchester, SO22 4NR UK
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- Dipartimento Rizzoli Sicilia, Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Università di Bologna, SS 113 al km 246, 90011 Bagheria, PA Italy
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- St. Antonius Hospital, Soestwetering 1, 3543 AZ Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, AZ Herentals, Herentals, Belgium
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Lee SJ, Ren Y, Press JM, Lee J, Zhang LQ. Improvement in Offaxis Neuromuscular Control Under Slippery Conditions Following Six-Week Pivoting Leg Neuromuscular Training. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 2017; 25:2084-2093. [PMID: 28541212 DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2017.2705664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Knee injuries are usually associated with offaxis loadings in the transverse and frontal planes. Thus, improvement of lower limb offaxis neuromuscular control is important in knee injury prevention and post-injury rehabilitation. The goal of this paper was to investigate the effects of six-week pivoting offaxis intensity adjustable neuromuscular control training (POINT) using a custom-made offaxis elliptical trainer on lower limb offaxis neuromuscular control performance in trained and untrained functional tasks under slippery conditions. Twenty-six subjects participated in 18 sessions of POINT (three sessions per week for six weeks) and 25 subjects served as controls who did a regular workout. Offaxis neuromuscular control performance measures in terms of pivoting instability, sliding instability, and time-to-peak offaxis EMG entropy were evaluated on both groups under slippery conditions including a trained free pivoting task and untrained free sliding task and free pivoting and sliding task. Compared with the control group, the training group significantly decreased pivoting instability and the time-to-peak offaxis EMG entropy in lower limb muscles, indicating improvement in offaxis neuromuscular control performance. Furthermore, the training group showed reduced pivoting instability and sliding instability during the untrained free pivoting and sliding task. This paper may help us develop more focused and effective offaxis training programs to reduce knee injuries associated with offaxis loadings.
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Spratford W, Vu V, Ball N, Walker A. Protective firefighting boots and their impact on the lower body and injury: A narrative review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.3233/oer-170246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Wayne Spratford
- Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
- Australian Capital Territory Fire and Rescue, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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Jordan MJ, Aagaard P, Herzog W. Anterior cruciate ligament injury/reinjury in alpine ski racing: a narrative review. Open Access J Sports Med 2017; 8:71-83. [PMID: 28435336 PMCID: PMC5386612 DOI: 10.2147/oajsm.s106699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The purpose of the present review was to: 1) provide an overview of the current understanding on the epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, and prevention methods for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in alpine ski racing; and 2) provide an overview of what is known pertaining to ACL reinjury and return to sport after ACL injury in alpine ski racing. Given that most of the scientific studies on ACL injuries in alpine ski racing have been descriptive, and that very few studies contributed higher level scientific evidence, a nonsystematic narrative review was employed. Three scholarly databases were searched for articles on ACL injury or knee injury in alpine ski racing. Studies were classified according to their relevance in relation to epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, and return to sport/reinjury prevention. Alpine ski racers (skiers) were found to be at high risk for knee injuries, and ACL tears were the most frequent diagnosis. Three primary ACL injury mechanism were identified that involved tibial internal rotation and anteriorly directed shear forces from ski equipment and the environment. While trunk muscle strength imbalance and genetics were found to be predictive of ACL injuries in development-level skiers, there was limited scientific data on ACL injury risk factors among elite skiers. Based on expert opinion, research on injury risk factors should focus on equipment design, course settings/speed, and athlete factors (eg, fitness). While skiers seem to make a successful recovery following ACL injury, there may be persistent neuromuscular deficits. Future research efforts should be directed toward prospective studies on ACL injury/reinjury prevention in both male and female skiers and toward the effects of knee injury on long-term health outcomes, such as the early development of osteoarthritis. International collaborations may be necessary to generate sufficient statistical power for ACL injury/reinjury prevention research in alpine ski racing.
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- Matthew J Jordan
- Human Performance Laboratory, The University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, SDU Muscle Research Cluster (SMRC), University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark
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- Human Performance Laboratory, The University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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