Prevalence of concomitant knee injuries associated with anterior cruciate ligament tear in kabaddi and football players

Abstract

BackgroundThere is little literature available about the type of sports and concomitant knee injury. The purpose of the studyTo help in better prediction of concomitant knee injuries in football and kabaddi players. Material methodFive hundred and seventeen male athletes [Football (n = 226) and Kabaddi players (n = 291)] aged between 16 and 35 years were enrolled in the study. These were categorized into five groups depending upon the time interval between injury and surgery (0–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–9 months, 9–12 months, 12–18 months and 18–24 months). Meniscal and chondral damage present at the time of ACL reconstruction was documented. ResultsThe overall incidence of meniscal tear was more in kabaddi players (220/291) as compared to football players (144/226; p = 0.003). The incidence of both menisci tear was more in kabaddi as compared to football (p = 0.02). Incidence of lateral meniscus tear (147/291) in kabaddi was more as compared to football (84/226; p = 0.002). The incidence of condylar damage was comparable in both groups. Medial femoral condyle was more commonly injured in both the sports irrespective of time frame. ConclusionThe chances of meniscus injuries were more in kabaddi players compared to football players in ACL deficient knee. The time interval between injury and surgery had a direct correlation with meniscus and chondral injuries. Level of evidenceLevel III, retrospective study.