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The Military ACL.

David Jackson Tennent¹, Matthew Adam Posner¹

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, New York.

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|December 29, 2018

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are 10 times more common in U.S. military members than civilians. These knee injuries require reconstruction for service members to continue their careers.

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Military Health

Background:

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries present a significant health concern within the U.S. Military.
Incidence rates of ACL injuries are notably higher in Service members compared to the general population, attributed to strenuous occupational demands.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the incidence and management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in U.S. military personnel.
To highlight the importance of understanding ACL injury care in this population for optimizing treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature and data on ACL injuries in military Service members.
Analysis of the impact of ACL injuries on military careers and occupational requirements.

Main Results:

U.S. Military Service members exhibit a 10-fold higher incidence of ACL injuries.
Reconstruction of ACL injuries is standard practice for military personnel due to occupational demands and career implications.

Conclusions:

The high rate of ACL injuries in the military underscores the need for specialized understanding of their care.
Optimizing ACL injury management in Service members can inform best practices for all physically active individuals with knee injuries.