Objectives: To identify the specific clinical presentations of Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures in females by concentrating on clinical signs and symptoms.
Methods: This prospective cohort study enrolled 72 female patients with MRI-confirmed ACL ruptures at Mercy Private Hospital, Iraq, from 2023 to 2025. Data included injury mechanisms, physical examination findings (Lachman, anterior drawer, pivot shift tests), MRI results, and 12-month follow-ups using the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score.
Results: Common clinical features included lameness (75% partial, 25% permanent), knee instability during daily activities (75%), marked pain after walking
Key words: Biomechanics, knee joint, sex characteristics, clinical examination, ACL rupture.
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