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Generalised joint hypermobility increases ACL injury risk and is associated with inferior outcome after ACL reconstruction: a systematic review.

David SundemoEric Andrew Hamrin SenorskiLouise KarlssonAlexandra HorvathBirgit Juul-KristensenJon KarlssonOlufemi R AyeniKristian Samuelsson
Published in: BMJ open sport & exercise medicine (2019)
In men, GJH was associated with an increased risk of unilateral ACL injury. Moreover, GJH was associated with greater postoperative knee laxity and inferior patient-reported outcome. Based on the available evidence, a patellar-tendon autograft appears to be superior to a hamstring-tendon autograft in patients with GJH. However, the included studies were heterogeneous and there is a need for consensus in the assessment of GJH within sports medicine.
Keyphrases
  • anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
  • patient reported outcomes
  • middle aged
  • case control
  • clinical evaluation