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contributed to our understanding of the anatomy and kinematics of the medial structures. The three main static stabilizers on the medial side of the knee are the superficial and the deep medial collateral ligament and the posterior oblique ligament. 2
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Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures have been estimated to occur in 200 000 persons annually in the United States. 1 Most of these patients eventually undergo ACL reconstruction based on continued instability symptoms
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-trochanteric line on the femur anteriorly. 1 The thickness of the capsule has been observed to vary, but it is reinforced consistently by the capsular ligaments. These ligaments guarantee stability and prevent the hypermobility of the hip. 2 They provide a
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Introduction Most patients suffering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, especially athletes and physically active populations desiring to return to physical activities, need surgical reconstruction ( 1 ). In fact, the number of
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Introduction Posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) was first described by O’Driscoll et al, 1 and while it is relatively uncommon, it is the most common form of chronic elbow instability. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) complex
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Introduction Lateral ankle sprains are among the most common injuries in sports ( 1 , 2 , 3 ). The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is the most frequently injured ligament, followed by the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) ( 4 , 5 , 6
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Introduction Knee septic arthritis after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is an uncommon but devastating complication, with a reported incidence of 0.14% to 1.7% on the literature. 1 , 2 Even providing state of the art
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Introduction Athletes who wish to resume high-level activities after an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are often advised to undergo surgical reconstruction. 1 , 2 Patients’ general expectations after ACL reconstruction
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Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury represents a well-recognized risk factor for the future development of knee osteoarthritis (OA) ( 1 ) as instability is a leading cause of cartilage and meniscal damage with a growing
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a lever arm on the joint. To be efficient, such a system requires a stable fulcrum. The necessary stability is provided by static and dynamic factors such as bony contours, ligaments, labrum, capsule, etc. The specificity of biomechanically