The Influence of the Menstrual Cycle and Oral Contraceptives on Knee Laxity or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk: A Systematic Review
Women are two to four times more prone to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries than men. This raises questions about the role of the hormonal cycle in knee laxity, which may lead to increased tibial displacement and thus ACL tears. The objective was to update scientific knowledge on the influen...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
MDPI AG
2022-12-01
|
| Series: | Applied Sciences |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/24/12627 |