Examining the Prevalence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries on Artificial Turf Surfaces Compared to Natural Grass Surfaces in Athletes: A Scoping Review

• Published in: Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 7; p. e63770
• Main Authors: Kushner, Jared N, Swickley, Tomas, Bandi, Rishiraj, Lian, Jayson, Knecht, Michelle K, Sacca, Lea
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Cureus Inc 03.07.2024
• Subjects: Artificial turf; Athletic shoes; Biomechanics; Cohort analysis; High school football; Joint and ligament injuries; Knee; Professional sports; Ratios; Secondary schools; Soccer; Sports injuries; Surveillance; United States > US; anterior cruciate ligament (acl); soccer; football; artificial turf; natural turf

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is commonly injured in sports such as American football and soccer. It is currently unknown if ACL injuries are more prevalent on natural grass or artificial turf fields. The purpose of this scoping review is to analyze research studies evaluating the effect of t...