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Dimensions of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament in Young Adults
Musharraf Jamil1, Muhammad Arslan1, Atif Ali1
1Department of Orthopaedics and Spine Centre, Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Objective:
To measure the dimensions of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in young adults and assess variations based on the demographic profile of patients.
Study Design:
A cross-sectional observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Orthopaedics and Spine Centre, Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from January to July 2024.
Methodology:
A total of 40 participants aged 18-30 years without prior knee surgery or chronic conditions were enrolled. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to measure the length and width of the ACL. Statistical analyses, including t-test and correlation analysis, were performed; a p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results:
The mean ACL length was 37.89 ± 3.02 mm. Males had significantly longer ACLs (38.61 mm) than females (35.72 mm, p = 0.007). No significant gender differences were observed in ACL width. A significant positive correlation (r = 0.450) was found between ACL length and width.
Conclusion:
Preoperative measuring of the ACL dimensions personalises surgical approaches and rehabilitation strategies for ACL injuries, emphasising the need for gender-specific considerations in clinical practice.
Key Words:
Anterior cruciate ligament, Anterior cruciate ligament dimensions, Young adults, Magnetic resonance imaging, Gender differences.
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