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Female Athletes Are Half as Likely to Return to High-Risk Sports Compared With Male Athletes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: An Exploration of Return-to-Sport Outcomes Between Sexes.
Sports health·October 12, 2026·PMID 42865115
Why it mattersFemale athletes in high-risk sports are substantially less likely to return to their preinjury level after ACL reconstruction, a gap that may be overlooked when only overall RTS rates are reported. Identifying modifiable predictors such as knee confidence and stability can guide targeted rehabilitation and counseling.
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