The risk for a cruciate ligament injury of the knee in adolescents and young adults: a population-based cohort study of 46 500 people with a 9 year follow-up

Parkkari, J; Pasanen, K; M Mattila, V; Kannus, P; Rimpelä, A

doi:10.1136/bjsm.2008.046185

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The risk for a cruciate ligament injury of the knee in adolescents and young adults: a population-based cohort study of 46 500 people with a 9 year follow-up

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Authors:

J Parkkari

K Pasanen

V M Mattila

Abstract

Objectives: The knee joint is the most common site for injury among younger people, the injury often resulting in expensive (surgical) treatment, long-term rehabilitation and permanent functional impairment and disability. Methods: We investigated the incidence and risk factors for a major knee-liga...

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