The Combined Effect of Body Mass Index and Tibial Slope Angles on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk in Male Knees: A Case-Control Study

Introduction: Tibial slope angles (TSAs) have been identified as potential risk factors of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in the literature. A higher body mass index (BMI) might increase the risk of ACL tear because of greater axial compressive force. The aim of this study was to determine...

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Main Authors: Volkan Kızılgöz, Ali Kemal Sivrioğlu, Hasan Aydın, Gökhan Ragıp Ulusoy, Türkhun Çetin, Kutsi Tuncer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-08-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1179544119867922