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Injury Mechanisms for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Team Handball

The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2004 · Vol. 32(4) · pp. 1002–1012
Odd-Egil OlsenGrethe MyklebustLars EngebretsenRoald Bahr

Abstract

The injury mechanism for anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female team handball appeared to be a forceful valgus collapse with the knee close to full extension combined with external or internal rotation of the tibia.

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniquesSports injuries and preventionCardiovascular Effects of ExerciseAnterior cruciate ligamentValgusMedicinePhysical therapyInternal rotationACL injuryAnterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesPhysical medicine and rehabilitationOrthodonticsSurgery

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesAdultAthletic InjuriesBiomechanical PhenomenaFemaleHumansKnee InjuriesProspective StudiesVideotape Recording
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