Table 4 Analysis of an association between the anterior cruciate ligament injury mechanism and the activity
From: The mechanism and cause of anterior cruciate ligament tear in the Korean military environment
Total (n = 168) | Exercise (n = 128) | Military training/ daily activities (n = 40) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-contact | 142 (84.5%) | 108 (84.4%) | 34 (85.0%) | 0.001 |
Changing direction | 78 (46.4%) | 67 (52.3%) | 11 (27.5%) | |
Landing in valgus | 45 (26.8%) | 34 (26.6%) | 11 (27.5%) | |
Landing in varus | 19 (11.3%) | 7 (5.5%) | 12 (30.0%) | |
Contact | 26 (15.5%) | 20 (15.6%) | 6 (15.0%) | |
Valgus | 9 (5.4%) | 7 (5.4%) | 2 (5.0%) | |
Varus | 15 (8.9%) | 11 (8.6%) | 4 (10.0%) | |
Hyperextension | 2 (1.2%) | 2 (1.6%) | 0 |