Knee anatomic geometry accurately predicts risk of anterior cruciate ligament rupture

Background Certain anatomical characteristics of the knee have potential relationships with the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. There remains a need for stronger evidence using arthroscopy as well as radiological imaging to accurately clarify these relationships. Purpose To compare...

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Published in:Acta radiologica (1987) 2023-05, Vol.64 (5), p.1904-1911
Main Authors: Hasoon, Jahfer, Al-Dadah, Oday
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament - pathology
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries - pathology
Humans
Knee Joint - diagnostic imaging
Knee Joint - pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Musculoskeletal Imaging
Risk Factors
Rupture - diagnostic imaging
Tibia
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Summary:Background Certain anatomical characteristics of the knee have potential relationships with the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. There remains a need for stronger evidence using arthroscopy as well as radiological imaging to accurately clarify these relationships. Purpose To compare the anatomic geometry of the knee joint between patients with and without ACL ruptures. Material and Methods Case-controlled study of patients with arthroscopically confirmed ACL ruptures (ACL group) compared to patients with arthroscopically confirmed normal ACLs (control group). Magnetic resonance imaging scans were assessed for a total of 14 quantitative radiological variables including medial and lateral tibial slope angles (bone and cartilage measurements), meniscal height, femoral width, intercondylar notch width and tibial depth. Results A total of 105 patients were included in the study, 55 in the ACL group and 50 in the control group. There was a significant difference (P 
ISSN:0284-1851
1600-0455
DOI:10.1177/02841851231152329