Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research
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Mikko Savolainen

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• Research Article
  Long-Term Effects of Knee Injuries in Former Ski Racers
  Author(s): Antti Stenroos*, Mikko Savolainen and Henrik SandelinAntti Stenroos*, Mikko Savolainen and Henrik Sandelin
  
  Aim: Ski racing has always been associated with a high risk of knee injuries. The aim of this study was to assess, the long-term consequences of knee injuries in former alpine skiers. Materials and methods: The study is limited to former ski racers who actively participated in FIS ski racing between 1996 and 2006 and it has been longer than 10 years since retirement from ski racing. Results: Total of 275 ski racers from seven different countries took part in the study. Majority (206.75%) of the ski racers had suffered at least one knee injury. 49% skiers had undergone at least one ACL reconstruction and 23% had suffered more than one ACL rupture. In ski racer group the mean Lysholm score was 90.7(34-97). In the reference group the average Lysholm score was 97(86-100). The Lysholm score among skiers that had suffered on.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0533.1000241

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