Osteoarthritis of the knee in retired, elite Australian Rules footballers

Key Points

• This research aims to assess the risk of osteoarthritis in retired elite Australian Rules footballers, particularly relating to past injuries.
• Analyzed functional and radiological evidence of osteoarthritis in retired elite Australian Rules footballers.
• Examined the correlation between previous intra-articular ligament or meniscal injuries and osteoarthritis risk.
• A significant proportion of retired elite footballers exhibit symptoms of osteoarthritis.
• History of intra-articular ligament or meniscal injury correlates with higher rates of osteoarthritis.