TABLE 2.
Anthropometrics and Demographics of the ACL and Control Groupsa
| ACL Group (n = 40) | Control Group (n = 40) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height, m | 1.83 ± 0.06 | 1.80 ± 0.07 | .06 |
| Weight, kg | 79.2 ± 8.3 | 77.4 ± 9.7 | .38 |
| Age at beginning of MLS career, y | 24.1 ± 4.3 | 24.9 ± 3.8 | .42 |
| Age at date of return to play, y | 26.8 ± 4.1 | 26.7 ± 3.8 | .85 |
| Graft type, n | |||
| BPTB autograft | 25 | — | — |
| BPTB allograft | 6 | — | — |
| Hamstring autograft | 6 | — | — |
| Graft type information missing | 3 | — | — |
aValues are expressed as mean ± SD unless otherwise specified. ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; BPTB, bone–patellar tendon–bone; MLS, Major League Soccer.