TABLE 2.
Summary of Categorical Measurements Obtained at the Time of the First ACL Injury (n = 55)a
| No. of Patients | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Race | ||
| White | 48 | 87.3 |
| Nonwhite | 7 | 12.7 |
| Leg dominance | ||
| Right | 52 | 94.5 |
| Left | 3 | 5.5 |
| Other conditions | ||
| Chronic illness | 48 | 87.3 |
| Medication use | 7 | 12.7 |
| Brace use | 20 | 36.4 |
| History | ||
| Prior hip/thigh injury | 5 | 9.1 |
| Prior knee injury | 15 | 27.3 |
| Prior leg injury | 5 | 9.1 |
| Prior ankle/foot injury | 24 | 43.6 |
| Prior leg surgery | 4 | 7.3 |
| Parent with ACL injury | 14 | 25.5 |
| Laxity | ||
| Morton toe | 21 | 38.2 |
| Ankle anterior drawer 1 + | 12 | 21.8 |
| Ankle anterior drawer 2 + | 4 | 7.3 |
| Talar tilt | 9 | 16.4 |
a
ACL, anterior cruciate ligament.