The number of ACL injuries in children is rising. ACL injuries in children create a level of concern that is more significant than in any other population with ACL injury. These young individuals have to live with their knee problem for the rest of their life, which may compromise their quality of life and increase the risk for further injury, meniscal tears and early onset osteoarthritis.

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This consensus statement addresses six fundamental clinical questions regarding the prevention, diagnosis and management of paediatric ACL injuries. By framing each topic around clinical questions, the aim of this consensus statement is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-informed summary to support the clinician, and help children with ACL injury and their parents/guardians make the best possible decisions.

Voor wie

For all disciplines who work with childres with ACL injuries. 

Physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons with clinical and research experience in the field, and an ethics expert with substantial experience in the area of sports injuries also participated.

Er participeerden geen Nederlandse experts.