ACL Reconstruction for Combined ACL/MCL Injuries in Professional Soccer and Rugby Players: No Difference in Career Longevity Compared to Uninjured Matched Controls.
Jones M; Motesharei A; Abdul W; Haslhofer D; Ball S; Williams A · 2026 · The American journal of sports medicine
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Background Combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries are common in professional sport, but there is little evidence available regarding the long-term impact of them on players' sporting…
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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.1177/03635465261448234