The Knee · 2025
ACL tears in female and male professional soccer players.
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Mazza Daniele, Carrozzo Alessandro, Annibaldi Alessandro, De Carli Francesco, Santoriello Vincenzo, Zeppilli Paolo, De Carli Angelo
Аннотация
PURPOSE: Women's football has experienced significant growth, with approximately 16.6 million female players worldwide, emphasizing the need for research focused on injuries. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are a major concern, particularly among elite players, and understanding differences of sex in injury incidence and recovery is crucial for developing effective prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
METHODS: This retrospective study analyzed ACL injuries in male and female players from the top five European leagues (Serie A, Premier League, Ligue 1, La Liga, and Bundesliga) during the 2022-2023. A total of 169 players (68 female, 101 male) who underwent ACL reconstruction were included. Data on age, body mass index (BMI), injury history, affected side, playing position, and return-to-play (RTP) outcomes were collected. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS® software with a significance level of P < 0.05.
RESULTS: Female players had a significantly longer average RTP (300 days) compared to male players (248 days) (P < 0.001). Furthermore, 8.8 % of female athletes did not return to play, while 20.7 % of male athletes failed to achieve RTP (P = 0.031). The defender position had the highest non-return rate (25 %).
CONCLUSION: This study highlights significant sex differences in ACL injury recovery in professional football. Professional female soccer players appear to require a longer rehabilitation period with a significant increase in return to play (RTP) compared to male soccer players, but with a lower risk of dropout (8.8 % vs 20.7 %). Further research and targeted interventions are essential to improve rehabilitation for female players.
METHODS: This retrospective study analyzed ACL injuries in male and female players from the top five European leagues (Serie A, Premier League, Ligue 1, La Liga, and Bundesliga) during the 2022-2023. A total of 169 players (68 female, 101 male) who underwent ACL reconstruction were included. Data on age, body mass index (BMI), injury history, affected side, playing position, and return-to-play (RTP) outcomes were collected. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS® software with a significance level of P < 0.05.
RESULTS: Female players had a significantly longer average RTP (300 days) compared to male players (248 days) (P < 0.001). Furthermore, 8.8 % of female athletes did not return to play, while 20.7 % of male athletes failed to achieve RTP (P = 0.031). The defender position had the highest non-return rate (25 %).
CONCLUSION: This study highlights significant sex differences in ACL injury recovery in professional football. Professional female soccer players appear to require a longer rehabilitation period with a significant increase in return to play (RTP) compared to male soccer players, but with a lower risk of dropout (8.8 % vs 20.7 %). Further research and targeted interventions are essential to improve rehabilitation for female players.