Injuries are often a concern for athletes, but knee injuries are particularly an issue for women and can be career-ending.

A review from researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital finds that female athletes have a higher risk of sustaining an ACL injury, lowering the odds of returning to the sport than male athletes. 

For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan Spoke with Dr. Jonathan Napolitano, a study co-author and Director of the Adaptive Sports Medicine Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital. 

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Injuries are often a concern for athletes, but knee injuries are particularly an issue for women and can be career-ending.
A review from researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital finds that female athletes have a higher risk of sustaining an ACL injury, lowering the odds of returning to the sport than male athletes. 
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan Spoke with Dr. Jonathan Napolitano, a study co-author and Director of the Adaptive Sports Medicine Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital. 
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