Table 2 Analysis of the anterior cruciate ligament injury mechanism
From: The mechanism and cause of anterior cruciate ligament tear in the Korean military environment
Total (n = 168) | Officer group (n = 90) | Soldier group (n = 78) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-contact | 142 (84.5%) | 76 (84.4%) | 66 (84.6%) | 0.938 |
Changing direction | 78 (46.4%) | 42 (46.7%) | 36 (46.2%) | |
Landing in valgus | 45 (26.8%) | 25 (27.7%) | 20 (25.6%) | |
Landing in varus | 19 (11.3%) | 9 (10.0%) | 10 (12.8%) | |
Contact | 26 (15.5%) | 14 (15.6%) | 12 (15.4%) | |
Valgus | 9 (5.4%) | 6 (6.7%) | 3 (3.8%) | |
Varus | 15 (8.9%) | 7 (7.8%) | 8 (10.3%) | |
Hyperextension | 2 (1.2%) | 1 (1.1%) | 1 (1.3%) |