There is no straightforward answer to this question, but there are a few factors that contribute to this issue. Women are scientifically proven to tear their ACLs more frequently than men. Part of this is caused by the female anatomical makeup. Women have a wider pelvis bone compared to men. This forces the femur to hit the tibia at a larger angle. This applies added force to the ACL, which is difficult to withstand when any pivoting/twisting motion occurs; causing damage to the knee (Medicine Net). Furthermore, in females, their “intercondylar notch at the end of the femur is narrower in women than in men” (Medicine Net). When the knee makes a motion, such as a pivot, twist, or jump, this can pinch the ACL. This weakens it and can cause a tear. The makeup of female muscles can have a higher elasticity than male muscles. This decreases the protection given by the hamstring muscles to the ACL. Female hamstrings can sometimes react slightly slower to contact than males (Medicine Net). This, again, increases the risk of an ACL tear.
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