TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2024//
TI  - The gender and sex data gap in anterior cruciate ligament injuries in paediatric patients
JO  - Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy
A1  - Engebretsen, Lars
A1  - Møller, Merete
A1  - Kooy, Caroline
A1  - Yamaguchi, Tetsuo
A1  - Moatshe, Gilbert
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0942-2056
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ksa.12397
ID  - ref1
ER  -