The Effect of Axial Tibiofemoral Rotation on Primary ACL Injury in Professional Soccer Players: A Matched-Cohort Analysis
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on May 11, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
Background:Recent studies suggest that increased tibiofemoral (TF) rotation elevates the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction failure, with a proposed threshold of 4.5° of internal rotation (IR). However, the role of TF rotation in ...
Background:Recent studies suggest that increased tibiofemoral (TF) rotation elevates the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction failure, with a proposed threshold of 4.5° of internal rotation (IR). However, the role of TF rotation in ...