Todd Gurley Arthritis and ACL Tears | Doctor Explains the Connection

Todd Gurley of the NFL Los Angeles Rams was diagnosed with arthritis in his previously injured knee.

What is the connection between knee arthritis and ACL tears? In this video i'm going to review the prevalence of arthritis in ACL tears, discuss the risk factors, and then what the effects will be on his career and the different treatment options.

Thanks as always for watching!
-Brian

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References:
-Van Meer BL et all, "Which determinants predict tibiofemoral and patellofemoral osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament injury? A systematic review.", Br J Sports Med. 2015 Aug;49(15):975-83

-BE Oiestad et all, "Knee extensor muscle weakness is a risk factor for development of knee osteoarthritis. A systematic review and meta-analysis", Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, February 2015Volume 23, Issue 2, Pages 171–177

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