Increasing rates of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in young Australians, 2000–2015

The increasing incidence of ACL reconstructions in young Australians over 15 years is worrying. The individuals at greatest risk are men aged 20-24 years and women aged 15-19 years; the rate of reconstruction is increasing most rapidly among those aged 5-14 years. Revision rates are increasing more rapidly than those of primary reconstructions.