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While ACL injuries among adults are prevalent and surgery is the obvious answer, this is not the case for ACL repair among children. Esteemed consultant knee surgeon Professor Nick London explores a recent advancement in ACL repair and debates whether specialist knee surgeons or general paediatric surgeons should handle paediatric ACL reconstruction.

For over 15 years, it's been recognised that females face a significantly higher risk of ACL injuries compared to males, attributed to various factors including hormonal, physiological, and perhaps most notably, biomechanical aspects. This heightened risk underscores the importance of raising awareness and implementing preventive measures. In his latest online article, consultant knee surgeon Professor Nick London offers his expert insights into ACL injuries in women, exploring one woman’s ACL recovery journey: professional footballer Chloe Kelly.