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Essay / Knee Injuries - 1530
This literature review aims to examine how women are more susceptible to knee injuries, particularly those related to the anterior cruciate ligament. Knee injuries are still common in injuries. Through studies and research, it has been discovered that these types of knee injuries occur more frequently in women, especially ACL injuries. To understand some of the biological reasons why the ACL is more commonly injured in women, one must take a deep look at the anatomy of the knee. The knee joint is the largest joint in the body, with one of the largest. most easily injured. The four main components of the knee are bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. The three bones that make up the knee joint are the femur, tibia and patella. The two types of cartilage are the meniscus and the articular cartilage. Articular cartilage covers the ends of the femur and tibia, as well as the back of the kneecap. This type of cartilage helps the knee slide smoothly over all the bones when you bend or straighten your leg. The meniscus is made up of two pieces. One is shaped like a āCā. The other piece is shaped like an āOā. These two parts act as shock absorbers between the femur and the tibia. The meniscus is strong and designed to help cushion and maintain joint stability. Ligaments are another important part of the anatomy of the knee joint. Ligaments are how bones connect to other bones. There are four main ligaments in the knee. The four ligaments are divided into two types called collateral and cruciate ligaments. Collateral ligaments are found on the inside and outside of the knee. The medial collateral ligament, or MCL, lies inside. The lateral collateral ligament, or LCL, is f...... middle of paper...... males. When a patellar tendon graft was used, the success rates between men and women were about the same. If a female athlete tears her ACL while she is still planning to return to play, it will be more difficult for her to return to play. The recovery time for a man is five to six months after surgery. For a woman, the recovery time from an ACL tear is six to seven months. It was therefore concluded and agreed that women are at significantly greater risk of knee injuries, particularly those of the anterior cruciate ligament. So the question is: can we prevent this from happening and how? I have to say that in my opinion ACL injuries cannot be stopped, whether male or female. Many factors that contribute to biological reasons cannot be resolved. Some preventive measures can be taken. Although there is no universally accepted ACL prevention program.