Alsaeed Joud K, Salman Salman S, Alsuwat Khalid J, Aldoseri Abdulrahman A, Mustafa Salah A, Alzahrani Rayan A, Alasmari Ahmed M, Aljasim Jasim K, Alsaffar Ayman Y, Aljowder Abdulla A, Naguib Yahya M
Training and Academic Department, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, BHR.
Orthopedics Department, Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Jul 23;16(7):e65180. doi: 10.7759/cureus.65180. eCollection 2024 Jul.
Background The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a crucial connective tissue that links the femur to the tibia, playing a vital role in stabilizing the knee by resisting forward and rotational movements. ACL tears can occur due to both contact and non-contact sports injuries. Diagnosis and assessment typically involve the Lachman test and magnetic resonance imaging. Initial treatment focuses on reducing swelling, followed by physical therapy or surgery to restore long-term knee functionality. Objective This study aimed to assess the injury prevalence and awareness of ACL and the engagement of preventing training programs among Bahraini athletes across diverse sports. Methods A cross-sectional survey was utilized to evaluate injury prevalence and awareness of ACL and engagement in preventing training among 161 Bahraini athletes from different sports. Data were collected through a detailed questionnaire addressing demographics, sports involvement, ACL injury history, and preventive training. The analysis involved descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and independent t-tests to compare knowledge across sports types. A chi-square test was performed to examine correlations between injury history and training. Results The results showed that athletes in full-contact sports exhibited significantly higher ACL injury awareness compared to those in semi-contact and non-contact sports. Furthermore, a higher percentage of athletes in semi-contact and non-contact sports reported a history of ACL injuries when compared to those in full-contact sports. However, there was no significant difference in the engagement of preventive exercise training across different sports categories. Conclusion A notable gap in ACL injury awareness exists among Bahraini athletes, varying significantly across sport types. The data highlight the need for customized educational programs catering to different sports.
前交叉韧带（ACL）是连接股骨和胫骨的关键结缔组织，通过抵抗向前和旋转运动在稳定膝关节方面发挥着至关重要的作用。ACL撕裂可能由于接触性和非接触性运动损伤而发生。诊断和评估通常包括拉赫曼试验和磁共振成像。初始治疗重点是减轻肿胀，随后进行物理治疗或手术以恢复膝关节的长期功能。
本研究旨在评估巴林不同运动项目运动员中ACL损伤的患病率、对ACL的认识以及预防训练项目的参与情况。
采用横断面调查来评估161名来自不同运动项目的巴林运动员中ACL损伤的患病率、对ACL的认识以及预防训练的参与情况。通过一份详细的问卷收集数据，该问卷涉及人口统计学、运动参与情况、ACL损伤史和预防训练。分析包括描述性统计、单因素方差分析和独立t检验，以比较不同运动类型之间的知识水平。进行卡方检验以检查损伤史与训练之间的相关性。
结果表明，与半接触和非接触运动的运动员相比，全接触运动的运动员对ACL损伤的认识显著更高。此外，与全接触运动的运动员相比，半接触和非接触运动的运动员中报告有ACL损伤史的比例更高。然而，不同运动类别在预防运动训练的参与方面没有显著差异。
巴林运动员在ACL损伤认识方面存在显著差距，不同运动类型之间差异很大。数据突出了针对不同运动制定定制化教育项目的必要性。
