Nathan J. Fanter, D.O.

Female Basketball Players Are At Higher Risk For Knee Injuries...

The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints while playing basketball. There is a higher proportion of females than male basketball players who sustain ACL injuries. This is typically a non-contact injury. Females are at higher risk due to different landing mechanics. Video analysis shows females often land with the knee in a more knock kneed position, which places the ACL at risk for rupture. Fortunately, there are many preventative programs that have been developed to improve landing mechanics and reduce potential ACL injuries...