Association between biological maturation and anterior cruciate ligament injury risk factors during cutting.

Background: Adolescent females are particularly susceptible to suffering anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, likely influenced by well-established maturational changes. This study investigated ACL biomechanical injury risk factors and their association with biological maturation in females.

Methods: Thirty-five adolescent females (15±1 year) completed a series of maximum-effort 90° unanticipated cutting maneuvers.