Why do Danioth’s cruciate ligaments rupture so quickly?

class=”sc-3778e872-0 cKDKQr”>

Aline Danioth (25) does not give up. Not even after the fourth cruciate ligament tear. “I know what it takes to come back. I’ve done it before and I’ll do everything I can to make it work this time too,” says Urnerin. Just over a month ago Danioth’s right knee broke during a European Cup race in Sweden. “The doctors don’t think I have to worry about long-term effects if I go back to top sport – so I’m going to try that too.”

As intense as the sporting drama of sixth place in slalom at the World Championships may be, there are very common questions on the subject. Could Danioth have a genetic predisposition that her cruciate ligaments are less stable than other people’s?

women more sensitive than men

Niklaus Friederich from the University Hospital Basel is one of the leading experts in Switzerland, he also successfully operated on the two-time downhill world champion Ilka Stuhec (32, Slo). The professor explains quite fundamentally: “There really are people who have such an attitude. In Mrs. Danioth’s case, the fact that she is a woman is probably crucial. Depending on the type of sport, women are two to eight times more likely to suffer a cruciate ligament rupture.”

It is of only limited use to Danioth that she is considered one of the strongest in the ski circus and the circumstances of her injuries were unfortunate. “Of course I don’t have the strongest cruciate ligaments,” she says. And adds: “But I am an extremely positive and cheerful person. When it comes to recovering from an injury, that is also very important.”

“I Won’t Risk Nothing”

In June Danioth’s cruciate ligament will be reconstructed – with a piece of her patellar tendon removed beforehand. After seven months she should be back on skis for the first time and after nine to ten months she should be able to compete again. However, caution is advised. “The healing, the so-called conversion of the tendon into a replacement cross, takes about 18 to 24 months,” says Friederich.

That’s exactly why Danioth wants to give herself plenty of time this time to get back to the World Cup – even if next winter happens without her. “At least I’m not risking anything for one or two races,” she says. No wonder, Friederich finally adds: “The replacement tire does not have the same mechanical properties as your own tyre. And probably never will. »

Source : Blick