Sunday, April 22, 2018

Children the growth industry for knee reconstructions

Children the growth industry for knee reconstructions


ACL injuries commonly occur in sporting activities when an ­individual attempts to change ­direction at speed.
They are painful, debilitating and increase the risk of osteo­arthritis later in life.
“The individuals at greatest risk are men aged 20 to 24 and women aged 15 to 19 (but) the rate of reconstruction is increasing most rapidly among boys and girls aged 5 to 14,” the researchers found.

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