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High prevalence of osteoarthritis 14 years after an anterior cruciate ligament tear in male soccer players

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Description: CONCLUSIONS: A high prevalence of radiographic knee osteoarthritis was seen in male soccer players 14 years after an ACL disruption. The injury and the osteoarthritis, irrespective of the treatment provided to these patients, often result in knee related symptoms that severely affect the knee related quality of life by middle age.
von Porat A, Roos EM, Roos H. Ann Rheum Dis. 2004 Mar;63(3):269-73

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Author/Contact: von Porat et al
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