2021 ISAKOS Biennial Congress ePoster
Sex Differences In Knee Injuries Among National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball Players
Ted Obi, BA, New York, NY UNITED STATES
Daniel Charen, MD, New York, NY UNITED STATES
Hsin-Hui Huang, MD PhD, New York, NY UNITED STATES
Jashvant Poeran, MD, New York UNITED STATES
Alexis C. Colvin, MD, New York, NY UNITED STATES
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, UNITED STATES
FDA Status Not Applicable
Summary
The purpose of this study was to provide an updated analysis of knee injury gender differences in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball players.
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Abstract
Background
Men’s and women’s basketball are some of the most popular collegiate sports, with
women having higher rates of knee injuries compared to men.
Purpose
The objective was to provide an updated analysis of sex differences in knee injuries among National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball players.
Study Design
Descriptive Epidemiology Study
Methods
In this retrospective review of the NCAA Injury Surveillance Program database (2004-2005 to 2013-2014) we included the following knee injuries in men’s and women’s collegiate basketball players: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament (MCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL), medial meniscus, lateral meniscus and knee articular cartilage injuries. The female:male proportion ratios (PR) of these injuries were calculated.
Results
Among 767 included patients, ACL tears (PR 2.47; p<0.0001), medial meniscus tears (PR 2.31; p<0.0001) and lateral meniscus tears (PR 1.32; p=0.032) were significantly more common in women. Women were more likely to be out for season with MCL tears (PR 2.00; p=0.021) and LCL tears (PR 4.50; p=0.043). MCL tears in women were more likely to be treated operatively (PR 3.42; p=0.0016), while MCL tears in men were more likely to be treated nonoperatively (PR 0.75; p=0.0003).
Conclusion
While sex differences in knee injuries among NCAA basketball players persist, the proportion of ACL injuries among women (versus men) has decreased compared to prior studies. Our findings also imply a focus of new rehabilitation techniques and research should be on MCL/LCL injuries in women.
What is Known About the Subject
Women basketball players have higher rates of knee injuries compared to men.
What this Study Adds to Existing Knowledge
The proportion of ACL injuries has decreased compared to prior ISP studies. Collateral ligament injuries in women are more likely to be season ending and require operative intervention.