Simultaneous bilateral anterior cruciate ligament tears in a female beginner skier |
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| Authors: | V. Sanchis-Alfonso Mercedes Tintó-Pedrerol |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Av. Cardenal Benlloch N0 36, pta 23-B, 46021 Valencia, Spain e-mail: visaal@teleline.es, ES;(2) Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, San Clemente, 12, 46015 Valencia, Spain, ES |
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| Abstract: | We present a case of simultaneous bilateral ACL tears in a woman injured while skiing for the first time. We discuss the role of intercondylar notch stenosis as a high-risk factor for tearing the ACL, the injury mechanism, prevention measures, and the therapeutic strategy. Received: 10 January 2000 Accepted: 10 April 2000 |
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| Keywords: | Anterior cruciate ligament Skiing injuries Bilateral anterior cruciate ligament tears |
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