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Rehabilitation Of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Clinics in Sports Medicine, 1993
Rehabilitation of the anterior cruciate ligament absent or reconstructed knee is becoming a true artform. Accelerated, but controlled rehabilitation, is becoming more commonplace. Scientific-based data along with clinical experiences are the basis of the rehabilitation guidelines brought forth in this article.
A H, Halling, M E, Howard, P W, Cawley
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Mechanisms of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Orthopedics, 2000
ABSTRACT This study examined the mechanisms of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. In the first part of the study, using a comprehensive, standardized questionnaire, 89 athletes (100 knees) were interviewed about the events surrounding their ACL injury. A noncontact mechanism was reported in 71 (72%) knees and a contact injury in 28 (28%)
B P, Boden, G S, Dean, J A, Feagin, W E, Garrett   +3 more
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Treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2016
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has developed the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) document Treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries. Evidence-based information, in conjunction with the clinical expertise of physicians, was used to develop the criteria to improve patient care and obtain the best outcomes while considering the ...
James O, Sanders, Gregory A, Brown, Jayson, Murray, Ryan, Pezold, Kaitlyn S, Sevarino   +4 more
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Anterior and posterior cruciate ligament injuries

Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, 2004
Knee pain is a common complaint in the primary care setting, and ACL and PCL injuries are common causes of knee pain. Therefore, it is important for the primary care physician to be skilled in the diagnosis and initial management of these injuries and to be aware of potential associated knee injuries.
Jeffrey R, Brown, Thomas H, Trojian
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Risk assessment for anterior cruciate ligament injury

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 2015
Anterior cruciate ligament tears are one of the most frequent soft tissue injuries of the knee. A torn anterior cruciate ligament leaves the knee joint unstable and at risk for further damage to other soft tissues manifested as pain, dislocation, and osteoarthritis.
Estes, K., Cheruvu, Bharadwaj, Lawless, Matthew W, Laughlin, Richard T, Goswami, Tarun   +4 more
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1991
In brief Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the child or adolescent athlete are common in contact and noncontact sports and may lead to further knee damage. The presenting signs mimic those of several other acute knee problems; therefore, correctly diagnosing an acute ACL disruption is vital. Whether conservative or surgical treatment is best
Barton Nisonson, Barry Goldberg
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Pathogenesis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Orthopaedic Nursing, 2002
Pathology, part of the basic science of medicine and nursing, is an understanding of how cellular mechanisms and organ systems function conjointly in the physical body. An awareness of the biomechanics and pathophysiology related to a particular mechanism of injury (MOI) provides a more appreciative sense of how tissues become damaged.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention

Current Sports Medicine Reports, 2008
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in athletes participating in sports requiring jumping and pivoting maneuvers. Recent research has attempted to identify potential risk factors and to develop interventions to address these risk factors in order to help prevent ACL injuries. Neuromuscular, hormonal, anatomic, and environmental factors
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Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament

Independent Nurse, 2007
Mr Arvind Mohan and Mr Phil Chapmen-Sheath advise on diagnosing and treating ACL injuries.
null Mohan, null Chapman-Sheath
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Rehabilitation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 1985
The previously outlined exercise program for the knee is for the instability that results from the loss of the anterior cruciate ligament and/or capsular ligaments laterally. Its success depends on communication between surgeon, therapist, and trainer. Each must understand what the other is doing and must follow the biomechanical and healing restraints
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