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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Biomechanics
Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

Tricycle relays at Indiana University involve female participants mounting and dismounting specially designed tricycles.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a significant concern in athletic activities.
The dismount phase of the tricycle relay presents a potential risk for lower extremity injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

To report the incidence and characteristics of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in a women's tricycle relay.
To identify the mechanism of injury associated with these ACL tears.
To propose recommendations for injury prevention in this specific athletic event.

Main Methods:

Retrospective case review of participants in the Indiana University women's tricycle relay.
Analysis of injury data, focusing on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.
Documentation of the mechanism of injury, specifically related to the tricycle dismount.

Main Results:

Eleven cases of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries were identified among 504 participants.
All ACL injuries resulted from a twist or fall during the tricycle dismount.
Seven patients underwent surgical intervention (arthroscopy or reconstruction), while four opted for conservative treatment.

Conclusions:

The dismount from the tricycle is the primary cause of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in this event.
Implementing strategies to eliminate the dismount could significantly reduce ACL injury rates.
The study recommends using two tricycles per team to mitigate the risk associated with dismounting.