Knee (PLL) Flashcards by Young Jun Chun | Brainscape

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ACL injury and the menstrual cycle

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increase in injury in the preovulatory phase
estradiol correlated with lower fibroblast/collagen synthesis

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Hormonal contraceptives & ACL injuries

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20% reduction in injury risk with hormonal contraceptive
less hormonal fluctuations

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ACL laxity during the menstrual cycle

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knee laxity greatest during the ovulatory phase
estradiol at its peak

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