Investigation of Morphometric Factors Associated With Adolescent ACL Rupture.

33 ACL injuries constitute 30% of knee injuries in the population aged 5 to 18 years, which is a highly significant rate. 24 Considering the long-term effects, ACL injuries are very problematic at such early ages; they can lead to serious medical problems such as meniscal injury, cartilage damage, and posttraumatic osteoarthritis in later stages of life. 18 , 20 The risk factors for ACL rupture have become a popular subject of research for the adolescent population, and numerous studies have been conducted on this subject. 15 , 29 In general, the risk factors for ACL rupture are classified as modifiable and nonmodifiable.

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