Abstract
Currently all information pertaining to recurrent Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) ruptures has been reported regarding the general female population. This study looked at the female soccer intercollegiate population and factors associated with recurrent ACL ruptures. Sources of Data Data for this study was attained using a non-validated survey using Surveymonkey.com. This website was the most practical method for the type of information being attained while allowing anonymity of all participants. The NATA provided email directories of ATCs in the United States. This free directory was retrieved once the survey request from was approved by the NATA Survey Dispersal and the CSUS Human Subjects Committee. A contact list request form was found on the NATA website. A disclaimer created by the NATA was attached to the survey to relinquish any endorsement of the NATA. Once all steps had been performed to allow for survey dispersal, 1000 female and male ATCs were selected at random from the NATA contact list. The survey was electronically sent to the subjects through the online survey methods. Conclusions Reached The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the ACL recurrence phenomenon. Both graft type and rehabilitation type were not found to be associated with time to ACL recurrence. Autograft trended towards increased survivorship as did traditional rehabilitation. Future studies are needed to determine the optimal conditions of the initial ACL reconstruction and rehabilitation in order to avoid recurrence for female intercollegiate soccer players.