Trends and epidemiology of knee extensor mechanism injuries presenting to United States emergency departments from 2001 to 2020.
Joseph G LyonsHumza M MianGarrhett G ViaDavid A BrueggemanAnil B KrishnamurthyPublished in: The Physician and sportsmedicine (2022)
Extensor mechanism injuries of the knee are increasing in the US, which likely reflects an aging and more active population. These types of injuries are associated with substantial functional impairment and recent increases in incidence rates highlight the need for injury prevention and management strategies.