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Objectives: Kabaddi is a commonly played sport in Asia and now it is getting recognition worldwide. With the emergence of this sport, concern related to injuries associated with this sport is also increasing. For uniform reporting of injuries and illness in the epidemiological study (Kabaddi), it desired to have standard definitions on Kabaddi-related injuries. Materials and Methods: After the initial review of various studies on other sports; the definitions and terms which can be valid for Kabaddi were selected and modified according to this sport. These definitions were then reviewed by experts, who have an abundance of experiences in the treatment of injuries related to this sport. After multiple meetings among the expert panel final definitions, terms, and methodology for injury surveillance studies were laid down. Results: Only new and modified definitions were used in this paper, therefore, it is advised to use this paper in conjunction with STROBE-SIS. Injury rates were defined per 1000 raids or 1000 tackles. Various definitions like match time loss, general time loss, match injury incidence, training injury incidence, match injury prevalence, etc. were included in this paper. Conclusion: These standard definitions will help inconsistent and better data collection in injury surveillance studies. This will also help in a better understanding of injury patterns.

Many surgeons are still hesitant to do arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL) in patients above 40 years old. The effect of ACL reconstruction on functional outcomes in patients above 40 years of age. Patients of age > 40 years who underwent ACL reconstruction were enrolled in the study. Functional outcomes (Lysholm, WOMAC score, and Tegner activity scale), pain (VAS score), and knee stability (KT-1000) were assessed at final follow-up and compared with pre-operative scores. All patients were followed up for a minimum of 2 years. A total of 112 patients were included in the study. Eighty-eight were males and 24 were females. The mean age at the time of surgery was 44.8 ± 5.6 years (40–63 years). The mean Lysholm score was improved from 64.1 ± 11.7 to 87.2 ± 5.9 (p = 0.0001). Similarly, the WOMAC score was also improved from 8.8 ± 6.9 to 2.3 ± 1.9 (p = 0.0001). The mean side-to-side difference (KT-1000) also improved from 6.65 ± 2.25 mm to 2.32 ± 1.45 mm (p = 0.0001). More than 70% of the patients had excellent or good outcomes. Median pre-injury Tegner activity scale was 5 (3–8) and the median post-ACLR Tegner activity scale was 5 (3–7; p = 1). ACL reconstruction in patients > 40 years of age results in good functional outcomes and knee stability.