Anterior cruciate ligament injury in amateur football players: risk factors and return to sport after surgical reconstruction

ConclusionACL injury in amateur football athletes occurs mainly during matches and is often due to an indirect trauma. Midfielder is more at risk, especially in his preferred leg and particularly if he wears shoes with circular cleats. After recovery, first training is at about 142  days and first match at 188. KOOS score and subjective feeling of recovery show satisfactory results at 2 years from surgery.
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research