MAIN INJURY TYPES IN MOTORCYCLE RIDING
A STUDY BY LEATT
KNEE FUNCTION AND INJURIES
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) – 40% of the injuries
- Major stabilizing ligament in the knee
- Helps keep the shin bone (Tibia) and the thigh bone (Femur) in proper alignment.
- Located in the centre of the knee forming an "X" shape
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) – 40% of the injuries
ACL injury mechanism:
- Hyperextension
- External / Internal Rotation
ACL injury solution:
- Using a knee brace can reduce ACL injury by 54%
Meniscus tear – 20% of the injuries
- 2 pcs C-shaped meniscuses in the knee. Inner and outer.
- Each meniscus rests between the thigh bone (Femur) and the shin bone (Tibia)
- The meniscus maintains the stability of the knee and stops the upper and lower leg bones from contact in the knee and acts as a shock absorber.
Meniscus tear – 20% of the injuries
Meniscus injury mechanism:
- Knee bent and twisted - Angled leg with rotation - Hyperextension - Hyperflexion
Meniscus injury solution:
Using a knee brace can reduce meniscus injury by 42%
MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) – 15% of the injuries
- One of most important ligaments of knee and gives it stability
- Connects the thigh bone (Femur) to the shinbone (Tibia)) and provides stability to the inner side of the knee
- Prevents excessive twisting and side to side movements of the knee
MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) – 15% of the injuries
MCL injury mechanism:
- Bending of the knee sideways. Valgus- Severe twist of the knee- Ankle forced out and knee forced in sideways
MCL injury solution:
- Using a knee brace can reduce MCL injury by 86%
LEATT® KNEE INJURY STATISTICS
7-9% of off-road motorcycle injuries are knee injuries
40% of ligament injuries for off-road are knee injuries
40% are ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injuries
54% reduction of ACL injuries with a knee brace
20% are Meniscus injuries
42% reduction of meniscus injuries with a knee brace
15% are MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) injuries
86% reduction of MCL injuries with a knee brace
Reference for injury statistics: Sanders M.S., Cates R.A. , Baker M.D., Barber-Westin S.D. , Gladin W.M., Levy M.S.
Knee Injuries and the Use of Prophylactic Knee Bracing in Off-road Motorcycling: Results of a Large-Scale Epidemiological Study.
American Journal of Sports Medicine, July 2011; 39:1395-1400.
KNEE BRACE INJURY REDUCTIONS