Key result
ACLR incidence in Brazil rises across both sexes, surging up to ~112% among females.
Why the study?
There is no existing data on the epidemiology of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Brazil's public health system.
Population
48,241 reported ACLR cases in Brazil's public hospital system from 2008 to 2014
Design
Observational study using national health system data
Authors
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Rising ACLR incidence in Brazil, especially among females, merits surveillance; leaves open need for national registry and targeted prevention research.
Observational (n=48,241)
Yes
The incidence of ACLR in Brazil's public health system increased significantly from 2008 to 2014, particularly among females, alongside a decrease in mean hospitalization time.
Lopes et al. (2016) conducted an observational in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (n=48,241). Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction was evaluated on Overall incidence of ACLR per 100,000 persons/year. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in Brazil had an overall incidence of 3.49 per 100,000 persons/year from 2008 to 2014, increasing by 56% in males and 112% in females.
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