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.
Abstract
Elite Australian Rules footballers have a significant risk of both functional and radiological osteoarthritis, and a history of intra-articular ligament or meniscal injury increases this risk.