Intercondylar Notch Stenosis is not a Risk Factor for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears in Professional Male Basketball Players

Abstract

The notch width index did not predict the rate of anterior cruciate ligament injury. A level of critical notch stenosis was not detected. Anterior cruciate ligament injury could not be predicted by the absolute measurement of the femoral inter-condylar notch. Use of a preparticipation notch view radiograph in male professional basketball players as a predictor of anterior cruciate ligament injury is not recommended.