Relationship between anterior cruciate ligament rupture and the posterior tibial and meniscal slopes in professional soccer athletes

Objective Several anatomical parameters have been associated with increased risk of anterior cruciate ligament rupture; however, published studies provide conflicting results. The objectives of this study are to assess whether there is a relationship between anterior cruciate ligament rupture and the lateral and medial posterior tibial slopes, as well as the lateral and medial posterior meniscal slopes and posterior tibial and meniscal delta-slopes. Materials and methods A retrospective case-control study was conducted in professional soccer athletes, using images from knee magnetic resonance imaging scans in athletes with clinical and radiological diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament rupture, and control group, with no signs of ligament rupture. Results The lateral and medial posterior tibial slopes, the lateral and medial posterior meniscal slopes, and the posterior tibial and meniscal delta-slopes showed significant differences between the groups ( p