Background Epidemiological studies have shown a high incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among competitive ... Z scores for relative leg force, ratio of absolute core flexion to ...

Additionally, grade I patients showed smaller extension moments in the hip and knee than controls. Grade II patients had lower angular velocities and reduced extension and flexion moments ...

is the emotionally charged, quintessential question asked by nearly every athlete after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Invariably, the same question is one of the first asked by parents, ...

The tests revealed that the player has a strain in the anterior tibiofibular ligament of his right ankle. Cubarsí will follow a conservative treatment plan, and his tolerance to activity will be ...

The diagnosis and treatment of compartment syndrome is one of the most challenging problems in orthopaedic surgery. The myriad causes of compartment syndrome and the severe soft tissue findings ...

General operative principles for fasciotomy and/or epimysiotomy include: (1) longitudinal exposures ... joint at 70° to 90° of flexion and interphalangeal joints in 0° to 10° of flexion).

Background: Lateral trunk flexion (LTF) is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The sensory re-weighting system and sensory-motor function are poor in patients with PD and LTF, and this may ...

Longitudinal Tear A longitudinal meniscus tear runs lengthwise ... A ramp lesion tear often occurs with other injuries, though, notably the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Repair also is ...