@article{ref1,
title="The gender and sex data gap in anterior cruciate ligament injuries in paediatric patients",
journal="Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy",
year="2024",
author="Engebretsen, Lars and Møller, Merete and Kooy, Caroline and Yamaguchi, Tetsuo and Moatshe, Gilbert",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a concerning problem in the paediatric population, impacting joint health and longevity. Moreover, ACL injury hampers physical activity, which is important for children's social network and general well-being. Recent data demonstrates a rise in paediatric ACL reconstructions, affecting both girls and boys. However, it is unclear whether this rise reflects a higher injury rate or a more proactive approach towards surgery, as information on nonoperated patients is lacking. Regarding gender differences, increasing evidence implies that girls engaged in pivoting sports experience a higher incidence of ACL injuries and reinjuries compared to boys. Furthermore, data suggest that girls have inferior outcomes and lower return-to-sport rates than boys. The social context in which girls compete in sports is likely a significant contributing factor to the risk of serious knee injuries. Lack of attention and insufficient data on gender-based differences in ACL injuries, outcomes and evidence-based treatment guidelines highlight the need for further research on this topic. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0942-2056",
doi="10.1002/ksa.12397",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ksa.12397"
}