Knee joint in soccer players: osteoarthritis and axis deviation

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The knee joints of 81 veteran soccer players between ages 40-74 were examined. An analysis of and relationships between soccer practice at a top level, osteoarthritis, meniscectomy and leg axes were evaluated. Knees 162 were assessed through clinical examination and X-ray examination using a large table in order to observe the entire extremity''s axis in wt bearing. Radiological signs of osteoarthritis in soccer players apparently increase with age in a much greater percentage than in a random population of the same age. All players who have had a meniscectomy presented with radiological signs of osteoarthritis. In this series, 91 knees (56%) had X-ray signs of osteoarthritis. The 64 knees (70%) in which the roentgenograms showed significant osteoarthritic changes were clinically asymptomatic. The lower extremities displayed a varus angulation of both knees in 73% (meaning that 59 veteran players have a varus of both legs), while 81% of all the knees showed a varus deviation.

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